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Robert Hill Hanna: Kilkeel man’s WW1 heroism recognised in new statue

The heroic actions of a Kilkeel man during World War One have been celebrated with the unveiling of a new statue in the town.

Robert Hill Hanna was awarded a Victoria Cross for his exploits on the Western Front in France during the Battle of Hill 70 in November 1917.

His family returned to his hometown from Canada to see his statue unveiled in Kilkeel’s Lower Square.

Source: BBC

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