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Son of François Hamelin and Hélène Delorme, of Fisher Branch, Manitoba. Brother of Alice, Agnes and Private Alcide Hamelin, who fought overseas in this conflict. He survived the war.
Enrolled in the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in Winnipeg, Manitoba, transferred on October 20th, 1941 to the 1st Battalion Winnipeg Grenadiers to serve in Hong Kong with C Force. He had 878 days of service, including 774 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Hamelin Island located on Lake Laurie in his honor in 1995.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Private François Frédérick Hamelin
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Photo of Francois Hamelin
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Photo of FRANCOIS FREDERICK HAMELIN
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Private François Frédérick Hamelin
Digital gallery of
Private François Frédérick Hamelin
Digital gallery of
Private François Frédérick Hamelin
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 167 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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