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Arthur James Hammond
Informations sur naissance
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Date de naissance: 17/01/1894 |
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Lieu de naissance: Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand |
Informations générales
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Profession: Ouvrier |
Informations service militaire
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Pays: New Zealand |
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Force armée: New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
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Rang: Serjeant |
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Numéro de service: 6/4053 |
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Incorporation date: 17/11/1915 |
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Incorporation nom de lieu: Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand |
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Unités: — Canterbury Regiment, 2nd Bn. (Dernière unité connue) |
Informations sur décès
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Date de décès: 13/12/1917 |
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Lieu de décès: Bois du Polygone, Zonnebeke, Belgique |
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Cause du décès: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Âge: 23 |
Cimetière
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Polygon Wood Cemetery Parcelle: / Rangée: D Tombe: 11 |
Distinctions et médailles 3
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British War Medal Médaille |
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Distinguished Conduct Medal Médaille |
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Victory Medal Médaille |
Points d'intérêt 3
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| #3 | Lieu du décès (approximatif) |
Mon histoire
Sergeant Arthur James Hammond was born on January 17th 1894 in Te Moana, Geraldine (Canterbury, New Zealand). Before he enlisted in the army he worked as a labourer for his father. When he enlisted on November 17th 1915 he joined the Canterbury Regiment 2nd Battalion, part of the 2nd New Zealand Brigade, New Zealand Division.
After the Third Battle of Ypres, the New Zealand Division remained in the line in and around the Polygon Wood area.
On December 9th/10th the 2nd New Zealand Brigade took over the frontline. The 2nd Bn. Canterbury Regiment was in support, and occupied bivouacs in Polygon Wood. The battalion was set to work on the trenches immediately behind the front line. Arthur James Hammond must have been killed working on these trenches. He was buried at Polygon Wood Cemetery.
Sgt. Hammond received the British War Medal, Victory Medal, and Distinguished Conduct Medal. He received the DCM for showing gallantry and devotion during an attack in August of 1917 near La Basse Ville, when he single-handedly attacked an enemy machine gun, which was holding up the advance. He shot two of the crew and closed with another one, the remainder of the crew surrendered.
After the Third Battle of Ypres, the New Zealand Division remained in the line in and around the Polygon Wood area.
On December 9th/10th the 2nd New Zealand Brigade took over the frontline. The 2nd Bn. Canterbury Regiment was in support, and occupied bivouacs in Polygon Wood. The battalion was set to work on the trenches immediately behind the front line. Arthur James Hammond must have been killed working on these trenches. He was buried at Polygon Wood Cemetery.
Sgt. Hammond received the British War Medal, Victory Medal, and Distinguished Conduct Medal. He received the DCM for showing gallantry and devotion during an attack in August of 1917 near La Basse Ville, when he single-handedly attacked an enemy machine gun, which was holding up the advance. He shot two of the crew and closed with another one, the remainder of the crew surrendered.
Sources 2
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Capt. Ferguson, D., The History of the Canterbury Regiment, N.Z.E.F. 1914-1919, (Auckland, Whitcombe and Tombs Limited, 1921), 218-221. Sources utilisées |
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Military Personnel File https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/FullItem.do Sources utilisées |
Complément d’informations 6
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/480031 |
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Namenlijst (In Flanders Fields Museum) https://namenlijst.org/publicsearch/#/person/_id=ca1ed678-4498-4790-a109-83fb64c9d7fb |
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Lives of the First World War (Imperial War Museum) https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/7175747 |
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Lives of the First World War (Imperial War Museum) https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/4983103 |
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Online Cenotaph (Auckland Museum) https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/c6234 |
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The NZEF Project (UNSW Canberra) https://nzef.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=104563 |