HAMMOND, Charles Warren VETERAN

Name – HAMMOND, Charles Warren VETERAN
Born – 8/05/1902
Died – 26/01/1960
Location – No 141 Anglican Section
Mother – Edith Ellen Bromhall
Father – Henry Warren Hammond

Notes – Charles was born to Edith Ellen (nee Bromhall) and Henry Warren Hammond in 1902 at Hughenden in Queensland. His siblings were Henry Armstrong 1895, Robert Moline 1896, Edith Jessie born 1897, Lilias Margaret 1905  and Arthur Keith 1907.

He spent his early days working as a jackaroo from Wyandra to Mitchell. His Electoral Roll information states: 1925 to 1928 Elmina, Wyandra working as a Jackaroo, 1930 Forestvale, Mitchell  working as a Jackaroo. He married Eileen May Cox on the 21st December 1933. They had two children Joy Margaret and Robert Moline.

Four years after they wed they were living at Monto and Charles is listed on the 1937 rolls working as a labourer. From 1943 to 1959 the family were living at Tara, firstly in Day Street then in Milne Street and he was working as a carpenter.

Charles enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on the 6th of August 1942 at Tara. His service number was 77492 and he held the rank of leading Aircraftman. During the war he spent a short stint in Darwin. His discharge became effective on the 17th December, 1945.

He has a large service record which can be viewed below. For his service, he was awarded the War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Returned from Active Service badge.

Returning to Tara post war, Charles recommenced work as a carpenter in the district.

Charles shares his grave with his wife Eileen and has a headstone that says – In loving memory of our dear parents Charles Warren Hammond. Died 26th January, 1960 Aged 59 years.

Newspaper Article –

War Service File  – HAMMOND, Charles Warren

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