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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Frank Gilbredth Hamilton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rapidan, Virginia

Honored By

McVMI-1943

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

ATTENDED THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE IN THE CLASS OF 1945 FOR TWO YEARS BEFORE GOING INTO THE U.S. ARMY AS A PRIVATE. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 382ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 96TH DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON LEYTE ISLAND, PHILIPPINES OCTOBER 29, 1944. HE WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART. HE IS BURIED IN THE MANILA AMERICAN CEMETERY AT FORT BONIFACIO, MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.