World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, he served as a Private in the 3rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces. On the morning of August 9, 1915, during the Battle of Lone Pine Gallipoli, the Turks launched an attack with intense rifle and machine-gun fire. Near Sasse's Sap the 3rd Battalion was ordered to counter-attacked and drive back the Turkish soldiers. Private Hamilton with a few comrades went out of the trenches to fire on the enemy advancing along the sap. Exposed to intense fire and protected only by a few sandbags, Private Hamilton lay out in the open for six hours telling those in the trenches where to throw their bombs while he was under constant enemy fire and the assault was halted. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross on February 24, 1916 and later achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. During World War II, he served as a Captain with the 16th Garrison Battalion and several training battalions. He died of cerebro-vascular disease at age 65 in Sydney, Australia.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, he served as a Private in the 3rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces. On the morning of August 9, 1915, during the Battle of Lone Pine Gallipoli, the Turks launched an attack with intense rifle and machine-gun fire. Near Sasse's Sap the 3rd Battalion was ordered to counter-attacked and drive back the Turkish soldiers. Private Hamilton with a few comrades went out of the trenches to fire on the enemy advancing along the sap. Exposed to intense fire and protected only by a few sandbags, Private Hamilton lay out in the open for six hours telling those in the trenches where to throw their bombs while he was under constant enemy fire and the assault was halted. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross on February 24, 1916 and later achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. During World War II, he served as a Captain with the 16th Garrison Battalion and several training battalions. He died of cerebro-vascular disease at age 65 in Sydney, Australia.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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