William H. Hamilton

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World War One Honour Board at St Andrew's Kirk, Ballarat for those who died as the result of war, Ballarat Heritage Services Picture Collections

History

William Hugh Hamilton was the son of Robert Hamilton of South Street Ballarat. He was born on 24 May 1894. William Hamilton was appointed junior teacher at Redan in 1910, afterwards occupying a similar position at Mount Pleasant. His record as a teacher was that as willing, hardworking, intelligent and trustworthy. He resigned in 1912 to enter Duntroon Military College. He died during World War One on 25 April 1915.[1]

Legacy

The World War One service of William Hamilton was recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.

See also

Ballarat Avenue of Honour

World War One

Notes

References

  1. Victoria. The Education Department's Record of War Service, 1914-1919, Education Department of Victoria, 1921.

Further Reading

External links

https://www.facebook.com/GreatWarBallarat/photos/a.1444710045575266/2624098694303056/?type=3&theater


--Beth Kicinski 09:49, 23 August 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 12:12, 19 May 2015 (AEST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 22:40, 8 September 2019 (AEST)