Sergeant Herbert John Cameron Hammond Print Page 
A stained glass window commemorates Sergeant Herbert John Cameron Hammond who died on service in New Guinea during World War Two. Sergeant Hammond, aged 21, was accidentally shot while he slept on 22 March 1943. He was buried at the Wau War Cemetery, New Guinea.
On the 2nd March 1947, twelve stained glass windows were unveiled in Geelong Grammar's Chapel of All Saints. The windows commemorate twelve old boys who lost their lives during World War Two. The Reverend J. D. McKie, Bishop of Geelong declared that the windows would serve as a reminder of gallant young men who had laid down their lives.
Location
| Address: | Art School Road & Tower Road, Geelong Grammar School Chapel, Corio, 3214 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.069637 Long: 144.399168 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Window |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 22-March-1943 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 22-March-1943 |
| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 2nd March, 1947 |
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NEW GUINEA
Killed On Active Service
Wau 22nd March 1943
Sergt. Herbert John Cameron
Hammond H.Q. N.G. L. of C. Area
Receptivity
The Hour Is
Coming And Now
Is, When The Dead
Shall Hear The
Voice Of The
Son Of God
And They That
Hear Shall Live
