Private Philip Hamon
2nd Battalion, Royal Guernsey Light Infantry

Born in 1895 at Sark. Son of John Samuel Hamon and Annie De Carteret. Brother of John (Jeanette), William and Walter. Married to Henriette Jane Hamon. Father of Henriette Jane.

He suffered a serious leg injury whilst out rabbiting, his loaded shotgun was dropped onto rocks and both barrels fired. As a result his lower leg was amputated. He did not embark for France. Known as 'Pegleg'. Died 1976 aged 80.

Lived at La Ville, Sark

Member of Methodist Chapel Sunday School. Member of Sark British Legion.