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]

Sydney Hammond
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

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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

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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

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  1. ^ a b c "Sidney Frederick Hammond | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e "West Ham's true heroes: The Hammers who served their country". West Ham Football Club. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Casualty Details: Hammond, Sydney Frederick". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Hammond Sydney West Ham United 1905". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d "Sydney Hammond". 11v11.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
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