Footnote: William Carruthers Hamilton was born on August 23
Both remain in very fine condition
he was transferred to the Riverdale (Toronto) Isolation Hospital on the 21st
An Early Submarine War Badge - fine quality in gilded tombac
He had previously served five years with the 65th Regiment (later known as the Mount Royal Rifles
Two First War 253rd Infantry Battalion Insignia Buy Now Footnote: William Carruthers Hamilton wasTwo First War 253rd Infantry Battalion Insignia Collar Tab: pickled brass, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, 26 mm x 34. 5 mm, intact lugs; and Shoulder Title: bronze, unmarked, 27. 3 mm x 38. 5 mm, intact lugs, one of two pins intact. Light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Kingston under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed