Sydney Frederick Hammond (1882 – 18 October 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Southern League for West Ham United.[4]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sydney Frederick Hammond[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1882[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Woolwich, England[2] | ||
| Date of death | (aged 35)[3] | ||
| Place of death | Passchendaele salient, Belgium | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1904–1908 | West Ham | 34 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life edit
Hammond was married and worked as a commercial clerk.[2][1] At the outbreak of the First World War, he enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery.[2] While serving as a corporal, Hammond was killed in action on 17 October 1917 during the Battle of Passchendaele.[2][1] He was buried in La Clytte Military Cemetery.[3]
Career statistics edit
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Ham United | 1904–05[5] | Southern League First Division | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 1905–06[5] | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1906–07[5] | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| 1907–08[5] | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c "Sidney Frederick Hammond | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "West Ham's true heroes: The Hammers who served their country". West Ham Football Club. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Casualty Details: Hammond, Sydney Frederick". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Hammond Sydney West Ham United 1905". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Sydney Hammond". 11v11.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
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