Gunner 67775 George Hamilton
Regiment/Unit: Royal Field Artillery - 52nd Bty.
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Date Entered Therein: 19/08/1914
Age at death: 28
Date of death: 9th of October 1917
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: Hooge Crater Cemetery - I. E. 10.
Census details:
1891 - 2 years old George is living at 73 Oldfield Street, St Helens with parents William (37), Mary Ann (37) and four siblings: Margaret (13), Ann (11), Joseph (9), Robert (7). Boarding at the address is Robert Lawson (28). 1901 - 12 years old George is living at 40 Appleton Street, Peasley Cross, St Helens with parents William F (46), Mary A (46) and three siblings: Joseph (19), Mary F (8), William F (6). 1911 - Sees 22 years old 'Labourer on Surface' George living at 331 Sutton Road, Sutton, St Helens with parents William F (56), Mary A (56) and two siblings: Joseph (29), William F (16).
Notes:
Age taken from census.
Age taken from census.
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[caption]The headstone of Gunner George Hamilton at Hodge Crater Cemetery
(Photo courtesy of Ste M.)[/caption]
