General Information
Service(s):
Royal Australian Air Force
Service No:
400585
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Date of Birth:
2 August 1914
Date of Death:
1 December 1942
Age at Death:
28 Years
Roll of Honour:
Second World War - No. 248 Squadron, RAF
Prisoner of War:
No
Honours:
Distinguished Flying Medal
Award Citations
Distinguished Flying Medal
In August, 1942, when serving at Malta this airman destroyed two enemy aircraft in air combat and at least two more in a low level attack on an enemy air field. Since returning to the United Kingdom he has destroyed further enemy aircraft.
Flight Sergeant Hammond is an exceptionally keen and gallant pilot who has set a splendid example.
Archival Material
National Archives of Australia
| Series No. | Control Symbol | Item Title | Digitised Item | Item ID |
| A9301 | 400585 | HAMMOND RONALD FRANK : Service Number - 400585 : Date of birth - 02 Aug 1914 : Place of birth - IVANHOE VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - GULLIVER M |
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5538102 |
Burial Details
Memorial:
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL
External Links
Record Updated:
First Published:
New Book Release:
8 October 2023