Francis C. Hammond
Francis C. Hammond | |
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Hammond, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | November 9, 1931 Alexandria, Virginia, US |
| Died | March 26, 1953 (aged 21) Yeoncheon, Korea |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1951–1953 |
| Rank | Hospitalman |
| Unit | C Company, 1st Battalion 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Battles / wars | Korean War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Medal |
Francis Colton Hammond (November 9, 1931 – March 26, 1953) was a United States Navy hospital corpsman who was killed in action in Korea while serving with a Marine Corps rifle company during the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty during the night of March 26–27, 1953 during the Battle for Outpost Vegas.