Recently I added a Roll of Honour to the “Hamilton’s WW1” section of this site. The page lists the names of 187 men associated with Hamilton who did not return from the Great War. Their names come from the various honour rolls and avenues of honour found in Hamilton.

The youngest of the men were just boys, being just 18 at the time of their deaths. The oldest men were 48. They were born in places across the Western District and other Victorian locations, such as Swan Hill, Shepparton, and Fitzroy. They also came from interstate, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and Western Australia. Others were born overseas in England, Scotland, and Fiji. Their occupations varied, from boundary riders and farmers to law clerks and teachers. There were five sets of brothers who did not return.

Along with the names, you can also view photos of 71 of the men. The photos come not only from the Australian War Memorial but also from the Hamilton YMCA and Hamilton Fire Brigade honour boards.

You can also read the biographies of 138 of the men, just click on the underlined names.

Find the Hamilton WW1 Roll of Honour on the link below:

Hamilton’s WW1 Roll of Honour