Hamer, Herbert –

Son of Annie Hamer, of 30, Hill Street, Bolton, Lancashire, and the late John Hamer; husband of Mildred Hamer (nee Barber), of 54, Cotton Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 25 as an absentee from Hurdcott since 16/04/1917 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 01/05/1917 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/28). Enlisted and served under the assumed name of John Hamer until discharge, although the real name was Herbert.

Personal details

  • Surname: Hamer
  • Forename: Herbert
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Halliwell, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 56th Battalion, Australian Infantry.
  • Service number: 4803
  • Regiment: Australian Imperial Forces
  • Enlistment date: November 27th, 1915 - 1915-11-27
  • Enlistment location: Casula, New South Wales, Australia
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

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