Philip Hamilton II

Philip Hamilton II was born on 23 November 1892 in Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Edward Hamilton and Anna Hamilton. 
In 1910, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. In 1912, he made Lieutenant. 
In 1913, he married Maria Ana Sousa. 
In 1914, he fought in WW1. In April 1915, he made Captain and served in 23th Brigade HQ. In January 1916 he made Major and served as Brigade Major. In February 1917, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded First Battalion. 
In 1916, he had a son: Philip Hamilton III. 
He was killed in action in April 1918 in Poperinge, West Flanders, Belgium.