Born at London, England, Congregational. Enlisted 9 June 1916 age 19, fitter. Nok father, Arthur Hammond of Palmerston St, Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Fremantle 9 November 1916 per A8 Argyllshire. Served in France 1917-1918. RTA June 1919 per Konigin Louise. Service medals: BWM and VM.
