| Surname: | Hammond |
| Initials: | R E |
| Rank: | Staff Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 752957 |
| Notes: | MPSC. He enlisted in to the Royal Artillery TA, 3/2/41 transferred to the MPSC. 22/10/45 to class Z (T) reserve. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 22/12/05 in London, He enlisted 8/12/37, He resided in Romford, Essex, He married 2/9/34 at Deptford, London, Address:- 30 Periwell Avenue, Rayners Lane, Harrow, Middlesex, Occupation Insurance Agent. He served Home 8/12/25 to 28/12/26, India 22/12/26 to 15/11/33, Home 16/11/33 to20/11/33, Army Reserve 30/11/33 to 31/8/39, Mobilized 1/9/39 to 15/9/39, BEF 16/9/39 to 21/12/39, Home 22/12/39 to 1/1/40, BEF 2/1/40 to 5/4/40, Leave 6/4/40 to 17/4/40, BEF 18/4/40 to 26/5/40, Home 27/5/40 to 21/10/45, Z (T) reserve 22/10/45. 13/19/44 tried by CO at Northallerton on 31/10/44 for the following offence:- Sect 20(2) woas (whilst on active service) without reasonable excuse allowing to escape a person committed to his charge, date of offence 13/10/44, punishment Severe Reprimand. Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment Insurance Agent, military conduct exemplary, testimonial: A thoroughly reliable and trustworthy NCO. Has shown intelligence and tact in his work, displays good powers of command, combining firmness and understanding with men under his command. He is a good all round sportsman. He is strongly recommended for any position that calls for efficiency, trust and loyalty. Northallerton, 13/8/45, Signed Maj, MP & DB, Northallerton. Address:- 3 Birkhall Road, Catford, London SE6. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, 5/44, No. 11 MPBP, MPSC, AP. from army record not complete. Medal Card not found, Robert Ernest Hammond. |