Charles Hammond Son of Robert Hammond born in Ireland, and Sarah Rosetta McIntosh born in Ontario , and brother to John J.H.. Robert A. born in Canada and Francis W., Sarah E.E., and Harry G. born in Michigan. Grandson to Eliza. His dad was a railroad engineer.
Charles was a member of the national guard, well liked and respected by the men who chose him to be promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, which was customary in that time.
Also, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and articles about him were often found in the local newspaper. He also was an excellent machinist by trade.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1910, at the age of 23. When his regiment was activated , they were sent to El Paso Texas to deal with Poncho Villa. He was promoted at that time to 1st lieut. When ww1 began, the unit was deployed to France on Feb.1918, the 125th Infantry, 32d Division, A.E.F. being then, a part of the Red Arrow Division.
It was on July 31 1918 that they were tasked with destroying a machine gun nest on hill 212. While leading his men of Company L into the battlefield of France, he was wounded in the arm but continued on leading his men but received a fatal wound killing him in action on July 31, 1918, on Hill 212 in Sergy, France. After his death, his men accomplished their mission, taking out Hill 212.
He was one of the first men from Port Huron to die and many more from across America and abroad were to follow as the war raged on.
His body was returned home to Port Huron, by the members of the American Legion Post 8 on July 24, 1921. His funeral was befitting a hero and the casket displayed at the old city hall was finally placed on a Caisson, and the long procession of legionnaires , mason, dignitaries and ordinary folks, slowly and solemnly, wound it's way to the cemetery for burial.
Many honors were awarded to him Posthumously ,
*The Distinguished Service Cross for heroism. U.S.A.
*Croix de Guerre (The Cross of War) France's highest medal award to a non French
Citizen
*Medals from the British, and Belgian
*American Legion Post 8 in Port Huron was named in his honour (1919,)
(Bio by Yandeau)
HAMMOND, CHARLES A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Company L, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F. Date
of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Charles A. Hammond, First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Advancing up and
beyond Hill No. 212, First Lieutenant Hammond
was shot through the arm, yet he refused to go
to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but
continued to assault with his platoon, until he
received two more wounds, the last of which
caused his death.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Port Huron, MI∼Lieutenant U.S. Army, World War One-Pvt. Hammond died in the service of his Country.
Awards: Purple Heart Medal, WW1 Victory Medal.
Charles was a member of the national guard, well liked and respected by the men who chose him to be promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, which was customary in that time.
Also, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and articles about him were often found in the local newspaper. He also was an excellent machinist by trade.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1910, at the age of 23. When his regiment was activated , they were sent to El Paso Texas to deal with Poncho Villa. He was promoted at that time to 1st lieut. When ww1 began, the unit was deployed to France on Feb.1918, the 125th Infantry, 32d Division, A.E.F. being then, a part of the Red Arrow Division.
It was on July 31 1918 that they were tasked with destroying a machine gun nest on hill 212. While leading his men of Company L into the battlefield of France, he was wounded in the arm but continued on leading his men but received a fatal wound killing him in action on July 31, 1918, on Hill 212 in Sergy, France. After his death, his men accomplished their mission, taking out Hill 212.
He was one of the first men from Port Huron to die and many more from across America and abroad were to follow as the war raged on.
His body was returned home to Port Huron, by the members of the American Legion Post 8 on July 24, 1921. His funeral was befitting a hero and the casket displayed at the old city hall was finally placed on a Caisson, and the long procession of legionnaires , mason, dignitaries and ordinary folks, slowly and solemnly, wound it's way to the cemetery for burial.
Many honors were awarded to him Posthumously ,
*The Distinguished Service Cross for heroism. U.S.A.
*Croix de Guerre (The Cross of War) France's highest medal award to a non French
Citizen
*Medals from the British, and Belgian
*American Legion Post 8 in Port Huron was named in his honour (1919,)
(Bio by Yandeau)
HAMMOND, CHARLES A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Company L, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F. Date
of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Charles A. Hammond, First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Advancing up and
beyond Hill No. 212, First Lieutenant Hammond
was shot through the arm, yet he refused to go
to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but
continued to assault with his platoon, until he
received two more wounds, the last of which
caused his death.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Port Huron, MI∼Lieutenant U.S. Army, World War One-Pvt. Hammond died in the service of his Country.
Awards: Purple Heart Medal, WW1 Victory Medal.
Charles Hammond Son of Robert Hammond born in Ireland, and Sarah Rosetta McIntosh born in Ontario , and brother to John J.H.. Robert A. born in Canada and Francis W., Sarah E.E., and Harry G. born in Michigan. Grandson to Eliza. His dad was a railroad engineer.
Charles was a member of the national guard, well liked and respected by the men who chose him to be promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, which was customary in that time.
Also, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and articles about him were often found in the local newspaper. He also was an excellent machinist by trade.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1910, at the age of 23. When his regiment was activated , they were sent to El Paso Texas to deal with Poncho Villa. He was promoted at that time to 1st lieut. When ww1 began, the unit was deployed to France on Feb.1918, the 125th Infantry, 32d Division, A.E.F. being then, a part of the Red Arrow Division.
It was on July 31 1918 that they were tasked with destroying a machine gun nest on hill 212. While leading his men of Company L into the battlefield of France, he was wounded in the arm but continued on leading his men but received a fatal wound killing him in action on July 31, 1918, on Hill 212 in Sergy, France. After his death, his men accomplished their mission, taking out Hill 212.
He was one of the first men from Port Huron to die and many more from across America and abroad were to follow as the war raged on.
His body was returned home to Port Huron, by the members of the American Legion Post 8 on July 24, 1921. His funeral was befitting a hero and the casket displayed at the old city hall was finally placed on a Caisson, and the long procession of legionnaires , mason, dignitaries and ordinary folks, slowly and solemnly, wound it's way to the cemetery for burial.
Many honors were awarded to him Posthumously ,
*The Distinguished Service Cross for heroism. U.S.A.
*Croix de Guerre (The Cross of War) France's highest medal award to a non French
Citizen
*Medals from the British, and Belgian
*American Legion Post 8 in Port Huron was named in his honour (1919,)
(Bio by Yandeau)
HAMMOND, CHARLES A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Company L, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F. Date
of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Charles A. Hammond, First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Advancing up and
beyond Hill No. 212, First Lieutenant Hammond
was shot through the arm, yet he refused to go
to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but
continued to assault with his platoon, until he
received two more wounds, the last of which
caused his death.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Port Huron, MI∼Lieutenant U.S. Army, World War One-Pvt. Hammond died in the service of his Country.
Awards: Purple Heart Medal, WW1 Victory Medal.
Charles was a member of the national guard, well liked and respected by the men who chose him to be promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, which was customary in that time.
Also, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and articles about him were often found in the local newspaper. He also was an excellent machinist by trade.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1910, at the age of 23. When his regiment was activated , they were sent to El Paso Texas to deal with Poncho Villa. He was promoted at that time to 1st lieut. When ww1 began, the unit was deployed to France on Feb.1918, the 125th Infantry, 32d Division, A.E.F. being then, a part of the Red Arrow Division.
It was on July 31 1918 that they were tasked with destroying a machine gun nest on hill 212. While leading his men of Company L into the battlefield of France, he was wounded in the arm but continued on leading his men but received a fatal wound killing him in action on July 31, 1918, on Hill 212 in Sergy, France. After his death, his men accomplished their mission, taking out Hill 212.
He was one of the first men from Port Huron to die and many more from across America and abroad were to follow as the war raged on.
His body was returned home to Port Huron, by the members of the American Legion Post 8 on July 24, 1921. His funeral was befitting a hero and the casket displayed at the old city hall was finally placed on a Caisson, and the long procession of legionnaires , mason, dignitaries and ordinary folks, slowly and solemnly, wound it's way to the cemetery for burial.
Many honors were awarded to him Posthumously ,
*The Distinguished Service Cross for heroism. U.S.A.
*Croix de Guerre (The Cross of War) France's highest medal award to a non French
Citizen
*Medals from the British, and Belgian
*American Legion Post 8 in Port Huron was named in his honour (1919,)
(Bio by Yandeau)
HAMMOND, CHARLES A.
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Company L, 125th
Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F. Date
of Action: July 31, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Charles A. Hammond, First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Advancing up and
beyond Hill No. 212, First Lieutenant Hammond
was shot through the arm, yet he refused to go
to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but
continued to assault with his platoon, until he
received two more wounds, the last of which
caused his death.
General Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Port Huron, MI∼Lieutenant U.S. Army, World War One-Pvt. Hammond died in the service of his Country.
Awards: Purple Heart Medal, WW1 Victory Medal.
Inscription
CHARLES A. HAMMOND
1st. Lt. Co. L.125th Inf.
32nd Div.
Born Jan.11,1887
Killed In Action July 31,1918
On Hill 212, Sergy, France
PLAQUE
This Tablet Is erected
In Memory Of The Boys Of
St.Clair County Who Were
Members Of Co.L 125th Inf.
During The World War.
We Shall Meet But,
We Shall Miss Them.
Lt. Charles Hammond
Frank Allen, Frank Benedict, Robert Bannister, Ellsworth Bartlett,
Edward Colins, Harris Christianson, David Cline, Clinton Duncan
Edward De Ronde, Frank Draper, Charles Fulton, Nelson Kelly
John Newell, William Royan, Charles Schoor, Stanley Snedrick
Frank Spencer, William White, Harry Wilkinson
Presented to The American Legion
By M.W.Draper May 20th 1928
