Joseph Ashitey Hammond
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Hammond in 2020 | |
| Born | Joseph Ashitey Hammond c. 1925 (age 99–100) Ghana |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom Ghana |
| Service | Gold Coast Regiment |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
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Private Joseph Ashitey Hammond (born c. 1925) is a Ghanaian Second World War veteran, known for his achievements in fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a veteran of the Burma campaign.
Hammond came to media attention in May 2020, after walking 14 miles (23 km) in a week to raise money for coronavirus charities. He took his inspiration from the late Sir Thomas Moore, popularly known as Captain Tom, a former British Army officer who has similar footsteps in raising funds to support the vulnerable prior to his 100th birthday in April.