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Hammond, Francis Colton 33-9011 Harvey, Raymond G. 6-8360-B-LH Hudner, Thomas Jerome Jr. 54-2135 Johnson, James Edmund MH-451 Koelsch, John Kelvin 30-1123-RH Libby, George Dalton 34-1317 Loring, Charles Joseph Contents Design and description 1 Try again later. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Try again later. Box 975, 4 Clarkson Ave., Potsdam, NY 13676 315-265-1000 [email protected] Francis Colton Hammond Francis Colton Hammond * 09.11.1931 Alexandria † 27.03.1953 ? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Colton Anderson | Geneseo, Illinois | -- | 22 connections | View Colton's homepage, profile, activity, articles Francis Colton Hammond -- born in Alexandria, Va., on 9 November 1931, the son of a pharmacist -- had intended on following in his father’s footsteps upon graduation from George Washington High School, but with the Korean War approaching its second year, he decided on 20 March 1951 to enlist in the U.S. Navy as a seaman recruit. HN USN Francis Colton Hammond (November 9, 1931 – March 27, 1953) was a United States Navy Hospital Corpsman who served with a United States Marine Corps unit during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of of This account has been disabled. entries for Francis Hammond in … Add to your scrapbook. Francis Colton Hammond (November 9, 1931 – March 26, 1953) was a United States Navy hospital corpsman who was killed in action in Korea while serving with a Marine Corps rifle company during the Korean War. HC Hammond's platoon was subjected to a States and was buried in Section 33 of Arlington National Cemetery. This Military Service Page was created/owned by Pamela Jeans (Pam)-Historian to remember Marine HN Francis Colton Hammond. We have set your language to Francis Colton Hammond was born November 9, 1931, in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of Harry C. Hammond and Elvira Jenkins Hammond. After reaching an intermediate objective during a counterattack against a heavily entrenched and numerically superior hostile force occupying ground on a bitterly contested outpost far in advance of the main line of resistance, HC Hammond's platoon was subjected to a murderous barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire, followed by a vicious assault by onrushing enemy troops. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a[n] HC serving with the 1st Marine Division in action against enemy aggressor forces on the night of 26–27 March 1953. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Make sure that the file is a photo. He gallantly gave his life for his country". Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Navy, attached as a medical corpsman to 1st Marine Division. Francis Colton Hammond was born November 9, 1931, in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of Harry C. Hammond and Elvira Jenkins Hammond. Francis is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. first aid to the wounded even though critically wounded himself. Francis Hammond Obituary Here is Francis Hammond’s obituary. We’ve updated the security on the site. His great personal valor in the face of overwhelming odds enhances and sustains the finest traditions of the U.S. When the unit was ordered to withdraw, he skillfully directed the evacuation of casualties and remained in the fire-swept area to assist the corpsmen of the relieving unit until he was struck by a round of enemy mortar fire and fell, mortally wounded. Hospitalman, US Navy.| Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. There was an error deleting this problem. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. By his exceptional fortitude, inspiring initiative and self-sacrificing efforts, HC Hammond undoubtedly saved the lives of many marines. He was trained as a Hospitalman and then sent to the United States Marine Corps Barracks at Camp Pendleton, California for assignment. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War as a Hospitalman in the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines Regiment, 1st Marine Division. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty during the night of March 26–27, 1953 during the Battle for Outpost Vegas. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. Francis Colton Hammond was born November 9, 1931, in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of Harry C. Hammond and Elvira Jenkins Hammond.While still in high school, Francis Hammond worked for his future father-in-law’s construction Francis Colton Hammond (November 9, 1931 – March 26, 1953) was a United States Navy hospital corpsman who was killed in action in Korea while serving with a Marine Corps rifle company during the Korean War.He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty during the night of March 26–27, 1953 during the Battle for Outpost Vegas. ©North Country This Week P.O. Entered service at: Alexandria, Va.  Killed in Action March 26, 1953 in Korea. Find Francis Hammond in the United States We found 68 entries for Francis Hammond in United States. Photo You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. USS Francis Hammond (DE/FF-1067) is the ninth Knox-class frigate, named in honor of Hospitalman Francis Colton Hammond, a Medal of Honor recipient. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. valiantly continued to administer aid to the other wounded throughout an Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Francis Colton Hammond I found on Findagrave.com. After reaching an intermediate objective Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. × Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. USS Francis Hammond (DE/FF-1067) is the ninth Knox-class frigate, named in honor of Hospitalman Francis Colton Hammond, a Medal of Honor recipient. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a HC serving directed the evacuation of casualties and remained in the fire-swept area Mr. Ham-mond and great valor, Hospitalman Hammond was awarded the Medal of Honor and Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences. GREAT NEWS! exhausting 4-hour period. the night of 26-27 March 1953. the Purple Heart. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. inspiring initiative and self-sacrificing efforts, HC Hammond undoubtedly This 53-room school, covering 25 acres, was dedicated to Francis Colton Hammond, Navy Medical Corpsman who was posthumously aw-arded the Congressional Me-dal of Honor for his gallant service in Korea. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. to assist the corpsmen of the relieving unit until he was struck by a round Francis Colton Hammond, Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy Born on November 9, 1931, he enlisted in the Navy as a Seaman Recruit in 1951. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy as a seaman recruit in Washington, D.C. on 20 March 1951. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on the night of March 26–27, 1953. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Alexandria, Virginia. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Failed to remove flower. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He was subsequently returned to the United Francis Colton Hammond (November 9, 1931 – March 27, 1953) was a United States Navy Hospital Corpsman who served with a United States Marine Corps unit during the Korean War.He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the night of March 26–27, 1953. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. His citation, in part, reads, "By exceptional fortitude, inspiring initiative USS Francis Hammond. the wounded until he was struck by an enemy mortar round. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Hospitalman Hammond was a U.S. Navy corpsman Oops, something didn't work. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. overwhelming odds enhances and sustains the finest traditions of the U.S. Courtesy of the Home of Heroes assault by onrushing enemy troops. Try again later. HAMMOND, FRANCIS C. Rank and organization: Hospital Corpsman, U.S. In December 1986, after the ship's company of Francis Hammond raised over $11,000 for Navy Relief (beating their goal of ten times the ship's hull number), permission was granted to temporarily add a dollar sign, a thousands separator, and an extra zero to the hull number painted on the side of the ship. Naval Service. and self-sacrificing efforts, he oudoubtedly saved the lives of many Marines.". Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. HAMMOND, FRANCIS COLTON during a counterattack against a heavily entrenched and numerically superior You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. GREAT NEWS! Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. His great personal valor in the face of This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Born at Alexandria, Virginia, November 9, 1931. of enemy mortar fire and fell, mortally wounded. GREAT NEWS! Sorry! For his leadership  She was originally designed as a Knox-class ocean escort (DE-1067), and was built by Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation Los Angeles Division, San Pedro, California.. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. curtain of fire to aid his stricken comrades, HC Hammond moved among the He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the night of March 26–27, 1953. by enemy mortar fire and he was again painfully wounded, this time fatally. Francis Colton Hammond was born November 9, 1931, in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of Harry C. Hammond and Elvira Jenkins Hammond. If you knew or served with this Marine and have additional information or photos to support this. Resolutely advancing through the veritable NAMESAKE - Hospitalman Francis Colton Hammond, USN (November 9 1931 - March 27 1953). Place the pin on the map to plot a location. Failed to delete memorial. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. He was posthumously awarded his Medal on December 29, 1953. Resend Activation Email. Town of Colton: 4.8 acres, beginning on Trimm Road at southeast corner of lands now or formerly of Joseph Louis Robar, Kyle A. Murray and Jessica J. Andrews, South Colton, sold to Jeffery E. Bonner, Colton $160,000 The email does not appear to be a valid email address. ). We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. Francis Colton Hammond is buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery. GREAT NEWS! An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Thanks for your help! Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Colton Craig Parten, 22, Fayetteville, and Blaire McCall Taylor, 23, Springdale John Charles Saferite, 51, and Tammy Eugena Pulliam, 53, both of Siloam Springs Dec. 15 Please try again later. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He gallantly gave his life for his country. To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. saved the lives of many marines. Family members linked to this person will appear here. BURIED AT: SECTION 33  SITE 9011 of the main line of resistance. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. Drag images here or select from your computer for Francis Colton Hammond memorial. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls Sports (NYSSCOGS) released boys soccer all-state team rankings for the 2020 Fall I season. Try again. Although seriously wounded, he assisted his wounded comrades for four hours. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War as a Hospitalman in the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Francis Colton Hammond (November 9, 1931 – March 27, 1953) was a United States Navy Hospital Corpsman who served with a United States Marine Corps unit during the Korean War. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. There is a problem with your email/password. Place and This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. serving with the 1st Marine Division. Verify and try again. of Russell C. Jacobs, March 2006. Find Francis Hammond in US & view Court, Arrest & Criminal Records, Personal Reviews & Reputation Score. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Quite the same Wikipedia. stalwart garrison of marines and, although critically wounded himself, While still in high school, Francis Hammond worked for his future father-in-law s Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He remained Please try again later. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. In February 1953 he left for Korea and was attached to the Fifth Marines. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on the night of March 26–27, 1953. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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