Francis C. Hammond
1931–1953 (age 22)
Biography
Francis C. Hammond (1931-1953) displayed uncommon courage and devotion in the brief years he was granted, answering the call to serve and giving of himself with a purity of purpose few can match. He carried the hopes of his community forward with a clarity of spirit and an earnest sense of duty that belied his youth.
He rests at Arlington National Cemetery, where his story continues to inspire others to live with conviction and honor.