Private Herbert Eric "Mick" Hannaford
22 Jun 1921 - 02 Oct 2009
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Biography
Mick was the eldest son of Corporal Frank Hannaford and his wife Mabel (nee Williams). He married Margaret Emmett in 1945.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham Patrol | Patrol member | 29 Aug 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WFEC 220/3
Commissioned or Enlisted
29th August 1940
Occupation
Metal worker
Address
Nut Tree Cottage, The Follies, Milton Street, Brixham, Devon
Other information
Herbert, often known as “Mick” (from Mickey Mouse !) worked at Philip & Son Shipyard at Noss on the banks of the River Dart alongside John Baker. Mick survived when Noss was bombed 18th September 1942 killing 20 men and women including his uncle John Martin.
Post war he went on to join the Royal Navy and the family moved to Yate, near Bristol.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register
Cyril "Bill" Hannaford and Auxilier John Baker