Creed C. Hammond

Summary

Creed C. Hammond (October 9, 1874 – April 2, 1940) was a major general in the United States Army. He served as Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Early life Creed Cheshire Hammond was born in Eugene City, Oregon, on October 9, 1874. In 1892, he enlisted in Company C, 2nd Oregon Infantry of the Oregon Army National Guard. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1896, and worked as a retail merchandiser. Spanish–American War Hammond enlisted for the Spanish–American War, joining Company I, 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry. He served in the Philippines, and attained the rank of First Sergeant. Post Spanish–American War In 1901, Hammond was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Oregon Army National Guard's 4th Infantry Regiment. While continuing his military career Hammond lived in Eugene, and worked as a deputy sheriff, real estate broker, and officer of the Bank of Commerce. Hammond was promoted to colonel in 1911 as a member of the Governor'

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