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Harry Ernest Hansell

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Harry Ernest Hansell

September 27, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

R/160789

Age:

20

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

434 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Born:

April 13, 1923
Calgary, Alberta

Enlistment:

April 29, 1942
Calgary, Alberta

Son of Ernest George and Alice Esther Hansell. Stepson of Hilda Hansell, of Vulcan, Alberta.

Commemorated on Page 167 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HANOVER WAR CEMETERY
Germany

Grave Reference:

Coll. grave 11. G. 1-8.

Location:

Hanover Military Cemetery which adjoins the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY is reached via the A2 E30 motorway from Dortmund to Berlin. At the junction with the B441 turn right onto the B441 and follow signs for Hanover, Ahlem and Seelze. After 7 km turn right onto Seelzestrasse leading towards Harrenburg. After 5 km and having entered Harenburg turn left onto Harenberger Miele. The Hanover Military Cemetery and the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY are located 3 km after leaving Harrenburg in the direction of Hanover.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Harry Ernest Hansell 1942– See web site: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/dickieb/harry/index.html

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    Photo of Harry Ernest Hansell 1942
    Photo of Harry Ernest Hansell 1942 – See web site: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/dickieb/harry/index.html
  • Group Photo– Harry's Crew - Crew members left to right are: P/O. Orville Lytle (Pilot) F/S. R C. Pedlar (Navigator) F/S. J.H.T. Monteith (Bombardier) Sergt. H. Lindsay (Fl. Engineer) Sergt. M.D. Chasmer (Wireless Op. A.G.) F/S. Harry E. Hansell (Air Gunner) F/S. J.A. Leach (Air Gunner) Sergt. E. Elder (Extra Pilot - not shown)

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    Group Photo – Harry's Crew - Crew members left to right are: P/O. Orville Lytle (Pilot) F/S. R C. Pedlar (Navigator) F/S. J.H.T. Monteith (Bombardier) Sergt. H. Lindsay (Fl. Engineer) Sergt. M.D. Chasmer (Wireless Op. A.G.) F/S. Harry E. Hansell (Air Gunner) F/S. J.A. Leach (Air Gunner) Sergt. E. Elder (Extra Pilot - not shown)
  • Group Photo– Harry with his grandmother Rachel Hansell on one of his on-leave visits to their home in Norwich, England - taken September 6, 1942.

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    Group Photo – Harry with his grandmother Rachel Hansell on one of his on-leave visits to their home in Norwich, England - taken September 6, 1942.
  • Photo of Harry Ernest Hansell– Harry at home in Vulcan, Alberta with his father Ernest G. Hansell M.P. Visit Harry's Story, a web site dedicated to the memory of Harry E. Hansell at: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/dickieb/harry/

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    Photo of Harry Ernest Hansell
    Photo of Harry Ernest Hansell – Harry at home in Vulcan, Alberta with his father Ernest G. Hansell M.P. Visit Harry's Story, a web site dedicated to the memory of Harry E. Hansell at: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/dickieb/harry/
  • Photo of Harry Ernest Hansell– Harry standing beside crews quarters 1942.

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    Photo of Harry Ernest Hansell
    Photo of Harry Ernest Hansell – Harry standing beside crews quarters 1942.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: PIcture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: PIcture Me
  • Original Grave Marker– Harry's father visits the gravesite in Hanover, Germany where the crew is buried.

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    Original Grave Marker
    Original Grave Marker – Harry's father visits the gravesite in Hanover, Germany where the crew is buried.
  • Grave Marker– A May 2005 photo of Harry's grave in Hannover, Germany.

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    Grave Marker – A May 2005 photo of Harry's grave in Hannover, Germany.
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Harry Ernest Hansell is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Harry Ernest Hansell is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Harry Ernest Hansell is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Harry Ernest Hansell is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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