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.

Personal life

Hammond was married and worked as a commercial clerk. At the outbreak of the First World War, he enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery. While serving as a corporal, Hammond was killed in action on 17 October 1917 during the Battle of Passchendaele. He was buried in La Clytte Military Cemetery.

Sydney Hammond

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1882 births

1917 deaths

Footballers from Woolwich

Men's association football fullbacks

English men's footballers

Southern Football League players

West Ham United F.C. players

British Army personnel of World War I

British military personnel killed in World War I

Royal Field Artillery soldiers

Sydney Hammond