20-11-2018 06:07 via ottawacitizen.com

Canadian War Museum acquires another Victoria Cross from Battle of Hill 70

The Canadian War Museum has acquired the Victoria Cross awarded to an officer who displayed bravery and leadership during a significant battle during the First World War. The medal was awarded to Lieutenant Robert Hill Hanna of B Company, 29th Infantry Battalion, who fought during the Battle of Hill 70.
With this acquisition, the museum says it now has four of the six Victoria Crosses awarded to Canadians for action at Hill 70.
The Battle of Hill 70, which took place between August 15 and 2
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