Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Dennis
Wayne
Hammond
POW (RVN) MIA

Cemetery:

Herds Prairie Cemetery

Dennis Hammond was interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia after he was captured in South Vietnam on February 8, 1968 and was held until his death in captivity. His remains were recovered and returned on January 24, 1989.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    February 8, 1968 – March 7, 1970

    Staff Sergeant Dennis Wayne Hammond, United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from February 8, 1968 until his death in captivity.