Hamilton, William Samuel, 1895 - 1980

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Name William Samuel Hamilton, 1895 - 1980BiographyDate of Birth: 1895, Humpybong (Qld.) Date of Death: 28 August, 1980, Woombye (Qld.) Burial: Woombye Cemetery, 1980 William Samuel Hamilton was born at Humpybong to parents Charles Hamilton and Mary Ann Tucker. William attended Humpybong State School. When his father Charles died in 1909, Mary then married Martin McDonnell in 1910. William enlisted in December 1915. He was recommended for a Military Medal on 24 Sept 1918: 'This N.C.O. was in charge of Company Lewis Guns during operation in JEANCOURT SECTOR on morning. Throughout the advance he showed wonderful judgement, coolness and bravery in the tactical handling of the guns. On several occasions he silenced enemy machine guns when they appeared to have the upper hand, and was responsible by his capable maneuvering of his Company Lewis Guns, in assisting the Company to advance and reach the objective with exceptionally light casualties. On reaching the final objective he at once got captured machine guns into action to assist in the defence. At all times he showed exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty, and his initiative is worthy of award.' Source: Commonwealth Gazette No. 115. Date: 10 October 1919 William married Florence Kuskopf in 1924. Two of his brothers also enlisted, John Charles Sutton Hamilton [2026] and Robert James Hamilton [11].Death date28 August 1980

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William Samuel Hamilton, SN 5424, Service Record

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Hamilton, William Samuel, 1895 - 1980