Hasan Amat

Hasan Amat (alternatively Hason or Hassan; 1894–1917) was a Canadian soldier. Born in Singapore, he served as a private in the Royal Canadian Regiment, the 4th Overseas Pioneer Battalion, and the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion.[1][2] Amat died at the Battle of Hill 70; he was one of 22 Muslim Canadians to serve and the only one to die in the First World War.[3] He is recognized on the Vimy Memorial.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Murad Hemmadi (9 November 2018). "The First World War united these Canadians by service and sacrifice". Macleans.
  2. ^ Ian MacAlpine (2 November 2017). "Pre-Remembrance Day service at RMC this weekend". The Kingston Whig-Standard.
  3. ^ Chris Ensing (20 August 2017). "Only Canadian Muslim soldier to die in WW1 honoured at ceremony in London, Ont". CBC.