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Corporal Albert James Hamm 265397, "Y" 5th Div. T.M. Bty., Royal Field Artillery - Died 26 January 1920
07/02/2026
First World War Army United Kingdom SANDOWN (CHRIST CHURCH) CHURCHYARD
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Corporal A J Hamm
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Albert James Hamm enlisted on 31 December 1908 and originally served in the Royal Garrison Artillery (30377) before he transferred to the "Y" 5th Divisional Trench Mortar Battery Royal Field Artillery (265397).

He is entitled to a Silver War badge (467884) as a result of sickness and was discharged on 3 June 1919.

Hamm died on 26 January 1920 and is buried in the Sandown (Christ Church) Churchyard, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.

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