Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company A, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team Place and date: Near Kumwha, Korea, August 14, 1952 Entered service at: Quincy, Ill. Born: March 25, 1931, Wayland, Mo G.O.

Hammond, a radio operator with Company A, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.

Ambushed and partially surrounded by a large hostile force, the small group opened fire, then quickly withdrew up a narrow ravine in search of protective cover.

Constantly vulnerable to enemy observation and action, he coordinated and directed crippling fire on the assailants, inflicting heavy casualties and repulsing several attempts to overrun friendly positions.

Hammond's unflinching courage and consummate devotion to duty reflect lasting glory on himself and uphold the finest traditions of the military service.