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An additional reason for his decision to stop practicing medicine was the death of his son, Robert Stuart. Stuart died from artillery wounds at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which devastated the entire Hillary family.

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Robert Stuart Hillary with group of soldiers in England
Circa 1915
England


Credits:
Aurora Historical Society

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Robert Stuart Hillary's Gravemarker and Cross in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension in France
Circa 1917
Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Aubigny, France


Credits:
Aurora Historical Society

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Robert Stuart Hillary's Gravemarker
Circa 1917
Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Aubigny, France


Credits:
Aurora Historical Society

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'Vest Pocket' Folding Camera
Circa 1914



Credits:
Aurora Historical Society

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Military service continued with Norman Hillary who fought in Italy during WWII. Norman was the third generation Hillary to serve in the medical corps.

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Newspaper Clipping featuring Norman Hillary
WWII
Montreal, Quebec, Canada


Credits:
Aurora Historical Society