Date of death:

October 26th, 1944

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Graves Roman Catholic Churchyard Oisterwijk
Grave: 17.

Service number:

44103

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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26 October 1944 WO 171/1297 - 2 Glasgow Highlanders
Attack started 1000 hrs moving through 7th Seaforths bridgehead over stream. C. A. B. Btn HQ. D Coys were the order of march. Street fighting was spasmodic but enemy mortaring was heavy. BN cleared the village & occupied defensive positions by 1500 hrs. P.O.W. - 10. Casualties - 16 ORs wounded. Maj A. Hamilton killed. Capt Stobbs took over "B" Coy. Wasp flame throwers effectively used against 30 enemy - dug in. Lieut Col Campbell relinquished command on Posting.

• - Major Archibald Claude Hamilton | War Casualty Details 2766366 | CWGC
  

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