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Edwin Archer Gerald Hanson

In memory of:

Lance Corporal Edwin Archer Gerald Hanson

August 27, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

C/43741

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information

Son of Lt.-Col. E. Gerald Hanson, D.S.O., E.D., and Florence I. Hanson, of Montreal, Province of Quebec, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 327 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY
Italy

Grave Reference:

III. A. 4.

Location:

The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– Lance Corporal Edwin Archer Gerald Hanson courtesy McGill University archives

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  • Newspaper Clipping– Lance Corporal Edwin Archer Gerald Hanson KIA Montreal Gazette Sept 8 1944 courtesy McGill University archives

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    Newspaper Clipping – Lance Corporal Edwin Archer Gerald Hanson KIA Montreal Gazette Sept 8 1944 courtesy McGill University archives
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