Edward Hamilton

 

Research by Lyn Howsam

 

ne of the British Home children - was in the Childrens homes at Fir Vale Workhouse and sent out to Canada. Sadly Edward Hamilton born 7 July 1896 - arrived May 1909 on the Corsican - was killed in action and died 10 November 1917. (Belgium)
These are his Canadian Attestation Papers - Edward was a tailor by trade - 44 th Overseas Battalion - signed up 26 April 1915 - papers show that he had a sister Mrs Harrison Harworth Hill Harworth Near Bawtry. Doncaster (thats where his medals were dispatched to)

 

Canadian Attestation


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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