Private John Stringer Hamilton
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Private John Stringer Hamilton was born in New Hampshire in 1897, and was the son of Malcolm Hamilton who was living in Beith (Elgin). He was working as a schoolteacher in Castor, Alberta when he enlisted in February, 1916. He was fighting with the 10th Battalion during the battle for Hill 70. During this battle the 10th Battalion sustained heavy casualties, while having the distinction of winning more medals than any other Canadian combat unit in a single action. Private John S. Hamilton was likely killed by enemy shellfire on the 15th of August, 1917. He was 19 years old.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
624942
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
10th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Claremont, New Hamphire
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
18 years 2 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
19 years 8 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
19 years 8 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
School Teacher
Next of Kin:
Malcom Hamilton, Father, Beith, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Castor, Alberta
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Castor, Alberta
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 5.0 in / 165 cm
Weight:
145 lbs / 66 kg
Chest:
35.5 in / 90 cm
Expansion:
3.5 in / 9 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Hill 70
Length of Service:
541 days in service
Buried at:
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Grave of 624942 Private John Stringer Hamilton, Canadian Infantry, 10th Battalion.
Grave of 624942 Private John Stringer Hamilton, Canadian Infantry, 10th Battalion.
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
10th Battalion |
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| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
151st Battalion |
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Available Transcriptions
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Headline |
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Unveiling of the Soldiers Monument in Huntingdon |
Notes
Private John S. Hamilton was born in New Hampshire in 1897, and was the son of Malcolm Hamilton who was living in Beith (Elgin) PQ. He was working as a schoolteacher in Castor, Alberta when he enlisted in February, 1916. He was fighting in the Lens area of France when he participated in the battle for Hill 70, an important offensive in 1917. The battle for Hill 70 earned the 10th Battalion the distinction of winning more medals than any other Canadian combat unit in a single action, earning over the course of two days a Victoria Cross, three Distinguished Service Orders, seven Military Crosses, nine Distinguished Conduct Medals, and sixty Military Medals. Private John S. Hamilton was likely killed by enemy shellfire on the 15th of August. He was initially listed as missing in action, later declared dead.
Additional Service Notes
Additional Next of Kin Notes
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