American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Betty Hamilton, 105 years old, who joined the United States Army in Boston in 1940, before the U.S. entered World War II. She began her service as a physical therapist at an Army hospital near Washington D.C. During the war she served at a convalescent center set up at the Earl of Stafford’s estate in England. She met her future husband, Dr. Robert Hamilton there. Upon their return to Washington, they were married and he finished his residency at an Army hospital. She separated after the war as a First Lieutenant; the couple first moved to Knoxville, Tenn/, and finally settled in West Virginia. She moved to Beaufort in 2014 to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She will celebrate her 106th birthday in June.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
