Herbert James Hamilton | |
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Born | 30 April 1895 Hornsey, Middlesex, England |
Died | 13 June 1918 (aged 23) Tadcastle, Yorkshire, England |
Islington Cemetery | Middlesex, England |
Allegiance | England |
Service/branch | Infantry; aviation |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, No. 20 Squadron RFC, No. 1 Squadron RAF, No. 29 Squadron RFC |
Awards | Military Cross |
Captain Herbert James Hamilton was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.[1]
Hamilton died in a flying accident in Yorkshire, England, on 13 June 1918, when his airplane shed a wing.[2][3]
Nieuport Aces of World War 1. Norman Franks. Osprey Publishing, 2000. ISBN 1855329611, 9781855329614.