Lieutenant George Hamilton
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
26.9.1917
2SG
Died of Wounds, Aged 19
Born Whiteleigh, Stanely Road, Paisley, elder son of George (bleacher) & Winifred Lilian McKean Hamilton, resident of
Blackland, Paisley. Educated Cargifield and Uppingham School's. Member of South U.F. Church. Gazetted S.G., January 1917. (painting of George hangs in Paisley Museum).
Buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France. III, A, 18
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ | Paisley War Memorial | World War 1 |
George Hamilton | 26-9-1917 | View |
| England | School chapel Uppingham School High Street Uppingham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 9QE | Uppingham School War Memorial | World War 1 |
George Hamilton | 26-9-1917 | View |
Further information:
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