| Regimental number | 313 |
| Place of birth | Loans Village, Dundonald Parish, Scotland |
| School | Pollock Shaws, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 23 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Address | Loans Villa, Fisher Street, East Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Hamilton, Loans Villa, Fisher Street, East Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served 4 years in Territorials. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Flers, France |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES, who on the night of 13th/14th August, 1916, went out under a heavy barrage to reconnoitre the enemy's position. They took shelter in shell holes during the whole day (14th instant) and returned during night of 14/15th instant with valuable information regarding enemy's positions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
