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Record #4112
Name :
: William HAMER (1897 - 1916)


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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 31 Mar 1897

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 16 Sep 1916   Notes : Killed in Action
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Lancashire, Manchester
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance, Vimy Ridge
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 22 Apr 1910
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Victorian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: MacPherson Homes
NotesAccording to his intake papers, William admitted to the Marchmont Home on March 12, 1910, from Salford Union, Manchester. His mother and father had died and no relatives were known.(Actually his father James, was still alive. His mother, Lily Hamer, had died.)

In 1910, William Hamer, 12, arrived at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, along with a group of 56 children accompanied by Rev. Wallace en route to Belleville, Ontario, Canada.

William was first placed with a Fred(?) Foster in Corbyville until January 31, 1910 and then with George N. Brown of Corbyville until January 26, 1912. He then went to Mrs. John McCullough also in Corbyville until February 8, 1913 when he was placed with Arthur McFarlane in Shannonville. William did mostly farm work and went to school.

On January 10, 1916, William Hamer, 19, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces (Service Number: 477376; Force: Army; Unit: Royal Canadian Regiment). He declared that he was born in Manchester, England; that his next of kin was James Hamer (this was his father), who resided at 49 Mayor Street, Pendleton, England; that his birthdate was April 1, 1897; that he was a farmer; and that he was single. He was described as 5 foot 5 inches in height; fair complexion; brown hair; brown eyes. He was a member of the Church of England.

Private William Hamer died September 16, 1916 at Vimy Ridge, France. He is commemorated on the majestic and inspiring Vimy Memorial. At the base of the memorial, these words appear in French and in English:

TO THE VALOUR OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN IN THE GREAT WAR AND IN MEMORY OF THEIR SIXTY THOUSAND DEAD THIS MONUMENT IS RAISED BY THE PEOPLE OF CANADA

Inscribed on the ramparts of the Vimy Memorial are the names of over 11,000 Canadian soldiers who were posted as 'missing, presumed dead' in France. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-08-30 11:58:13 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-01-24 14:10:54 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3096 ABRAHAMS, Nathan1895ENG,     Aug 1912 : Victorian CAN Unknown  
3100 ABRAMS, Mary Ann1898SCT,    , Dumfries May 1913 : Victorian CAN Refuge Home, Cheetham Hill, Manchester  
13137 ADAMSON, Arthur1893ENG, LAN, Bury May 1905 : Victorian CAN Maria Rye  
8819 ADAMSON, John 1891ENG, LAN, Oldham May 1905 : Victorian CAN Maria Rye  
9868 ADAMSON, John1897ENG, LAN, Liverpool Jun 1906 : Victorian CAN Louisa Birt  
2977 ADDERLEY, Fanny Hannah1896ENG, STS, Gnosall May 1911 : Victorian CAN Waifs & Strays  
9143 ADDY, Albert William H.1893ENG, LAN, Liverpool Feb 1907 : Victorian CAN Louisa Birt  
17052 ALDRED, Eric Woodman1894ENG, LAN, Manchester  Apr 1910 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
2979 ALLANSON, Lily1899ENG, CHS, Warrington May 1911 : Victorian CAN Waifs & Strays  
5652 ANDERSON, Rose Ellen1892ENG, LAN, Bolton Jul 1907 : Victorian CAN Waifs & Strays  
27648 ANDREWS, William1902ENG, SRY, Wandsworth Jul 1914 : Victorian CAN MacPherson's  
2976 ANNANDALE, Nellie Cordingley1897ENG, LAN, Manchester May 1911 : Victorian CAN Waifs & Strays  
6542 ARBON, Frederick 1891ENG,     May 1905 : Victorian CAN Maria Rye  
9809 ARBON, George 1889ENG,    , Bury St Edmonds May 1905 : Victorian CAN Maria Rye  
9127 ARBUTHNOT, George1897ENG, LAN, Chorlton Jun 1912 : Victorian CAN Waifs & Strays  
13244 ARMSTRONG, Sarah1900ENG,     Jul 1914 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
19173 BAKER, Francis1903ENG,     Sep 1912 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
19176 BAKER, Fred1898ENG,     Sep 1912 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
2974 BAKER, Miriam1897ENG,     May 1911 : Victorian CAN Waifs & Strays  
5467 BAMBER, John William1899ENG,     Apr 1912 : Victorian CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
19178 BARBER, Fredrick1900ENG,     Sep 1912 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
4232 BARKER, Ada1903ENG,     May 1913 : Victorian CAN Refuge Home, Cheetham Hill, Manchester  
19811 BARNES, Agnes1897ENG,     Apr 1908 : Victorian CAN Hurst House Training Home  
18736 BARNES, Mary1901ENG,     Sep 1912 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
18758 BARNES, Sarah1894ENG,     1912 : Victorian CAN Unknown  
22904 BARRETT, Daisy1906ENG,     Sep 1921 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
19157 BARRY, Caroline1902ENG,     Sep 1912 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
19166 BARRY, Edward1905ENG,     Sep 1912 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
19184 BARRY, James1899ENG,     Sep 1912 : Victorian CAN MacPherson Homes  
18406 BEALE, Alfred1895ENG,     Apr 1910 : Victorian CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
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