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We remember Oswald Hammond
We remember Oswald Hammond
Timeline
Timeline
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8999853
31st August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
13646
Norfolk Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8999853
31st August 1917
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
13646
Norfolk Regiment
Source:5042538
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
42095
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:9016066
service
British Army
Private
13646
Norfolk Regiment
Source:9016066
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oswald |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Hammond, |
| Source | 9016066 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13646 | Norfolk Regiment | Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 13646 | Norfolk Regiment | 8th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 42095 | Leicestershire Regiment | Lance Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 13646 | Norfolk Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM and Two Bars | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
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13646 Sergeant Osmond HammondAugust 1917 – at No.9 Ampthill Command Depot (A.C.D.) seven men have been recognised for gallant and brave service at the Front. 13646 Sergeant Oswald HAMMOND (8th Norfolks) received the Military Medal with two bars at Thiepval for capturing 20 soldiers and then holding a machine gun post for 2 days in the face of repeated attack. [survived the war]
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Oswald Hammond.
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Leicestershire Regiment Cap BadgeLeicestershire Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Oswald Hammond.Contributed by:
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Norfolk Regiment Cap BadgeNorfolk Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Oswald Hammond.Contributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 13646 Sergeant Osmond Hammond | Stephen117638 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Leicestershire Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Norfolk Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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