Oscar Hammond [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing in action since the battle of Guadalcanal when the USS Juneau was sunk. Presumed dead. Memorial service at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church on Aug. 8, 1943. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church on 7-14-46.
Age at Death: 34
Image Source: Newsprint unknown 7-28-1943
Biographical Notes:
member, First Baptist Church
Date of Birth:
7/29/1908
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Education Details:
Charlotte schools
Family Details:
Mrs. Minnie Hayes (Garrison) Hammond, married 12-12-30: 1520 Eastway Dr.(daughter of the late Y.T. Garrisons of Union Co.), Charlotte, NC Oscar Willard Hammond, Robert Milton Hammond Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hammond - Charlotte, NC Sarah Hammond - Charlotte, NC
First Name:
Oscar
KIA / MIA Place:
Guadalcanal
KIA Date:
NA
Last Name:
Hammond
Middle Name:
Hunter
Military Details:
Hawaii, Kearney, NJ, Guadalcanal, USS Juneau
Military Rank:
Chief Petty Officer
Source:
newsprint and First Baptist Church information
Military Unit:
Chief Watertender USS Jarvis USS Juneau
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
11/13/1942