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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Dwight R. Hammond

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Sesser, Illinois

Honored By

David Hammond

Relationship

Son

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Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 82ND AIRBORNE. MADE MAJOR INVASION PARACHUTE JUMPS IN SICILY, D-DAY (NORMANDY) AND BATTLE OF THE BULGE. CAMPAIGNS IN ROME-ARNO, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE-EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 1 SILVER AND 2 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD,1 SERVICE STRIPE, 4 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS. WOUNDED IN ACTION IN HOLLAND SEPTEMBER 20, 1944.