Historical information

David James Wallace HAMILTON. Prior to WW1 he had 6 years service in the RAN until his time expired. He enlisted in the AIF No 329 in the 14th Batt Machine Gun section on 10.9.1914 age 24 years 11 months. Promoted to Cpl 4.12.1914, embarked for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, WIA 19.5.1915 SW Left Thigh, WIA 2nd occasion 20.8.1915 GSW to Back, embark for France 7.6.1916, promoted to Sgt 22.8.1916, transfer to 12th MG Coy 23.8.1916, promoted to W.O 20.10.1916, promoted to 2nd Lieut 24.3.1917, KIA Belgium 7.6.1917.
Items relating him, Photo, Commemorative plaque etc have been framed & are in the SMIMM collection.
Refer 2354.4P re his brothers service.

Physical description

.1) Photo, black & white, portrait of a soldier on white ornate cardboard backing, re DJW HAMILTON.
.2) Photo postcard, black & white, portrait of sailor re DJW HAMILTON, full page letter on the reverse in ink.
.3) Photo postcard, sepia, sailor standing by a column.
.4) Photo postcard, sepia, group of 9 sailors.
.5) Photo postcard, black & white, 2 sailors on ships deck.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) April 1908 D HAMILTON.
.2) Yours truly DAVID 17.5.08.
.3) Your Aff son Dave, Portsmouth, England 18.12.1912.
.5) H Brew HMAS Protector 12.11.17.