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Hammond, W



William Hammond

Able Seaman William Hammond
Royal Navy


1914-15 Star

Born in 1882 at St Helier, Jersey. Son of William Hammond & Elizabeth Mary nee Le Bailly.

Served 23 Aug 1898 to 21 Jan 1913 then joining RFR. Mobilised 2 Aug 1914 to 9 Jun 1921

In later years William Hammon was a lighthouse keeper at La Corbière, Jersey


Uncle Willie married Georgia Florence Gallichan known as Aunt Florrie, on 29th December 1910 at Gouray Church.


He died on 6th July 1953 of a Cerebral Haemorrhage/ Pneumonia and his funeral was held at St. Brelade's Parish Church on 9th July 1953

 

(Pictures courtesy of Richard Gallichan)