| Regimental number | 2153 |
| Place of birth | Panmure Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Address | Royal Hotel, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, David Hamilton, Royal Hotel, Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Mont St.Quentin on 1 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MT. ST. QUENTIN near PERONNE on 1st September, 1918, this soldier acted as a Battalion Runner, and throughout displayed courage and determination in a marked degree. Frequently all other means of communication were destroyed by shell fire and runners had to be used, and it often fell to HAMILTON'S lot to carry a message through a heavy enemy barrage. On six occasions he took messages through the village, which was continually under heavy shell fire. At all times he was a cheerful volunteer for any runs however dangerous, and he was always quick and reliable. At DOMPIERRE on August 28th he behaved with conspicuous bravery. On several occasions he took messages through the village, which was continually under heavy shell fire. His courage was of a very high order and his work most valuable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Yallourn Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
