'For great initiative and bravery. This NCO was in charge of a Lewis gun Section of his Company in its successful operations against La Basse Ville on 31st July. After the Company had apparently cleared up the village a machine-gun opened fire in a building in the Northern end of the village. Against this post this NCO led his section, captured it and destroyed the crew; then taking the enemy machine-gun forward of his Company front line Hannan brought it into action against the fleeing enemy. The initiative and leadership he displayed were of the highest standard.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 September 1917

Regimental number	10/3581
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs H Hannan, Weraroa Road, Levin
Rank on embarkation	Private
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For great initiative and bravery. This NCO was in charge of a Lewis gun Section of his Company in its successful operations against La Basse Ville on 31st July. After the Company had apparently cleared up the village a machine-gun opened fire in a building in the Northern end of the village. Against this post this NCO led his section, captured it and destroyed the crew; then taking the enemy machine-gun forward of his Company front line Hannan brought it into action against the fleeing enemy. The initiative and leadership he displayed were of the highest standard.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 28 September 1917
Other details	War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 20