Norman Ross HAMILTON

Regimental number22378
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGripman
Address14 Aubrey Street, Armadale, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs E A Hamilton, 14 Aubrey Street, Armadale, Victoria
Enlistment date13 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

MSM


Work from 8-26 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 30 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For meritorious service, during the recent operations from 8th August, 1918, to 26th August, 1918, north of SOMME to BOUCHAVESNES, these men [HAMILTON and 30701 W.R. WARREN] performed arduous and continuous work in delivering ammunition to Battery positions under heavy shell fire and bombing. Their cheerfulness and willingness set a splendid example to others, and materially assisted in the ammunition supply being kept up under trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal