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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. 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. He is recognized on the Vimy Memorial.
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- Chris Ensing (20 August 2017). "Only Canadian Muslim soldier to die in WW1 honoured at ceremony in London, Ont". CBC.