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We remember Oliver Hamilton
We remember Oliver Hamilton
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas J Hamilton
Source:8566977
1875
1879
sibling
Catherine A Hamilton
Source:8566977
1879
1881
1885
sibling
Mary Jane Hamilton
Source:8566977
1885
1901
employment
Farmer's Son
Father
Tyrone
Ireland
Source:8566977
1901
1901
location
Aghalane, Mountfield, Tyrone
Ireland
parents address
Source:8566977
1901
1908
employment
Railway Porter
London and North Western Railways
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8566999
22nd April 1908
1909
employment
Railway Porter
London and North Western Railways
Kenyon, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8566999
5th January 1909
1911
location
Ratcliffe Meadow Farm, Kenyon, nr. Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8566974
1911
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8567009
11th August 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8567009
29th September 1916
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8567009
26th August 1918
service
British Army
Acting Company Quarter Master Serjeant
1663
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:1767109
service
British Army
Acting Company Quarter Master Serjeant
431933
Royal Engineers
Source:1767109
service
British Army
Acting Company Quarter Master Serjeant
WR/176288
Royal Engineers
Source:1767109
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oliver |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Hamilton |
| Source | 1767109 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aghalane, Mountfield, Tyrone | Ireland | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Ratcliffe Meadow Farm, Kenyon, nr. Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1663 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Acting Company Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 431933 | Royal Engineers | Acting Company Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | WR/176288 | Royal Engineers | Acting Company Quarter Master Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Hamilton | mother | ||
| Thomas Hamilton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J Hamilton | brother | 1875 | |
| Catherine A Hamilton | sister | 1879 | |
| Mary Jane Hamilton | sister | 1885 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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First World War gallantry medal (MM with two Bars)Medal, ribbon and two bars with two rosettes (indicating subsequent awards). Also present are two certificates of commendation signed by the Major General Commanding the 55th (West Lancashire) Division.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Martin968 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Railway Employment Records. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives | Martin968 | |
| First World War gallantry medal (MM with two Bars) awarded to (1663) Corporal Oliver Hamilton | Martin968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| First World War gallantry medal (MM with two Bars) | Martin968 |
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