Gordon Cleveland Hammond MM

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

772448

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Date of death:

April 11th, 1919

Cemetery:

New Durham Anglican Cemetery - New Durham, Ontario, Canada

Awards or decorations:

Military Medal

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Brant

Birth city:

Harley, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

226 Wellington Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

Harley, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Farmer

Religious denominations:

Congregational

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

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Letters and documents

London Gazette: 30573
Date: March 13, 1918
Honour or Award: Military Medal
Authority: R.O. 3671, Thacker, December 23, 1917
Name: Gordon Cleveland Hammond (772448)
Unit: 1st Battalion

Details: At Passchendaele on November 6th and 7th, 1917, during the operations against the enemy, this man acted as Company Runner passing through the enemy barrage numerous times carrying important messages from front lines to Battalion Battle Headquarters. Although other men were sent to accompany this man they each time became casualties and left Hammond alone to carry the messages to its destination. Through his determination to do his duty touch was maintained with the front line and Battalion Battle Headquarters.

BX February 18, 1918

A War Hero

The many friends of Private Gordon Cleveland Hammond of New Durham, who went overseas with the 125th Battalion, will be pleased to hear that he has been awarded the military medal for bravery on the battlefield at Passchendaele on October 6, 1917. He was the only one out of a whole company to return, and had to run over two miles under heavy shell fired – Norwich Gazette.

Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Location: Mountain Sanatorium, Hamilton, Ontario.

BX April 19, 1919

The remains of Private Gordon Cleveland Hammond were brought from Hamilton Sanatorium Saturday evening to the home of his sister, Mrs. R. Miles. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, being held in the Congregational Church with Rev. Mr. Rowe of Norwich in charge, assisted by Rev. Mr. Mitchell of the Methodist Church. There were a large number of people present, the church being filled, all wishing to show their respect for one who lost his life from the effects of gas while serving King and Country. The casket was borne to the grave by six returned soldiers: Privates, C. Simmons, A. Morency, G. Baird, G. Morris, M. Burtis, and M. Hutchinson. A great deal of sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and sisters.

BX October 12, 1918