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We remember George Henry Hamilton
We remember George Henry Hamilton
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
William J Hamilton
Source:8938043
1876
1877
1880
sibling
Frederick C Hamilton
Source:8938054
1880
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:8938054
3rd April 1881
1881
location
No. 7 Coastguard Station, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8938054
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Elizabeth M Hamilton
Source:8938043
1882
1883
sibling
Albert J Hamilton
Source:8938043
1883
1887
sibling
Henry A.k.a. Harry Hamilton
Source:8938043
1887
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:8938043
5th April 1891
1891
location
Bishopstone, Herne Bay, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8938043
5th April 1891
1895
employment
Carpenter
Source:8937559
1895
1895
sibling
Dorothy Hamilton
Source:8938026
1895
1901
dates
Age 25
Source:8938026
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Carpenter
Source:8938026
31st March 1901
1901
location
5 Belmont Villas, Gordon Road, Herne Bay, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8938026
31st March 1901
1905
marriage
Minnie C Ling
Source:8938498
1905
1906
children
Georgie Hamilton
Source:8626733
1906
1908
children
Willie Hamilton
Source:8626733
1908
1909
children
Dorothy L M A.k.a. Dolly Hamilton
Source:8938498
4th September 1909
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:8626733
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Carpenter
Source:8626733
2nd April 1911
1911
location
14 Fairleigh Drive, Leigh on Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8626733
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Queenie M Hamilton
Source:8938503
August 1911
1912
dates
Age 34
Source:8937559
3rd December 1912
1916
children
Lilian F Hamilton
Source:8938522
1916
1917
dates
Age 39
Source:8626686
13th June 1917
enlistment
Southend, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8936968
marriage
Minnie
Source:8626686
service
British Army
Private
30887
Essex Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:8936968
service
British Army
Private
G/18917
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
6th Battalion
Source:8936968
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8936968
location
Not specified on this source - only his wife's address is given
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8626686
location
Swiss Cottage, Fairleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8937640
1917
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds received in a grenade accident.
Windsor Hospital
United Kingdom
Source:8626686
Source:8937640
Source:8937527
13th June 1917
burial
Essex
United Kingdom
K. 63.
Source:8626686
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Hamilton |
| Source | 8626686 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Fairleigh Drive, Leigh on Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 Belmont Villas, Gordon Road, Herne Bay, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Bishopstone, Herne Bay, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| No. 7 Coastguard Station, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Not specified on this source - only his wife's address is given | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Swiss Cottage, Fairleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30887 | Essex Regiment | 14th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/18917 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Hamilton | son | 1908 | |
| Georgie Hamilton | son | 1906 | |
| Dorothy L M A.k.a. Dolly Hamilton | daughter | 4th September 1909 | |
| Queenie M Hamilton | daughter | August 1911 | |
| Lilian F Hamilton | daughter | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mother | |||
| William Charles Hamilton | father | ||
| Mary Jenkin | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Hamilton | sister | 1895 | |
| William J Hamilton | brother | 1876 | |
| Elizabeth M Hamilton | sister | 1882 | |
| Albert J Hamilton | brother | 1883 | |
| Henry A.k.a. Harry Hamilton | brother | 1887 | |
| Frederick C Hamilton | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie | wife | ||
| Minnie C Ling | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects | Yvonne27542 | |
| Trade Union membership register - Amalgamated Society Of Carpenters & Joiners | Yvonne27542 | |
| The Chelmsford Chronicle - 22nd June 1917 | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1939 Register transcription - George's wife and daughter | Yvonne27542 | |
| Find A Grave web site | Yvonne27542 |
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