Corporal Henry Thomas Hamer
16 Jun 1906 - 26 May 1963
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Henry Thomas Hamer (grandson via H Thomas)
Biography
He was born in Velindre, Bulith.
In 1946 he was elected Councillor for the Ystradfellte constituency for Vaynor and Pendreyn Rural District Council, serving with them for 17 years. He was an active member of St John’s Church as a lay reader, vicar’s warden and Sunday school superintendent. He worked last at Cam Gears factory in Resolven.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontneddfechan Patrôl | Patrol Corporal | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Pont Neath Vaughan Patrol | Patrol Corporal | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
XBJH 44/1
Occupation
Colliery worker
Address
Myrtle Grove, Pont-Neath-Vaughan, Glamorgan, Wales
Other information
Both Diplock and Hamer are recorded with the rank of Sergeant in the 1942 nominal roll. This may have been an error as at stand down Diplock is recorded as Sergeant and Hamer as Corporal.
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Myrtle Grove, home of Henry Thomas Hamer (2025)
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389.
1939 Register
Merthyr Express 14 May 1949
Neath Guardian 7 Jun 1963 Obituary
Neath Guardian 6 Sep 1957