| Regimental number | 31261 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, William Hamlin, Johnsonville, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 19th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'East of Ypres on the 4th October 1917 this soldier displayed the greatest gallantry, devotion to duty, and fine leadership. After the NCO in charge of his section had been killed, he assumed command of and led his section. When an enemy machine-gun was holding up the advance and causing many casualties, he led his section against it and bombed and killed the crew and captured the gun. Throughout the action his sterling courage and fine leadership were a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 8 |