CAL T HAMMACK
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HONORED ON PANEL 33W, LINE 14 OF THE WALL

CAL THOMAS HAMMACK

WALL NAME

CAL T HAMMACK

PANEL / LINE

33W/14

DATE OF BIRTH

09/13/1949

CASUALTY PROVINCE

QUANG NAM

DATE OF CASUALTY

01/29/1969

HOME OF RECORD

SELLERSBURG

COUNTY OF RECORD

Clark County

STATE

IN

BRANCH OF SERVICE

MARINE CORPS

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LCPL

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POSTED ON 11.7.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from fellow marine Donald Fife is touching and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….
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POSTED ON 9.13.2022
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans

Lance Corporal Cal Thomas Hammack, Served with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.
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POSTED ON 3.15.2019
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Lcpl Cal Hammack,
Thank you for your service as a Rifleman. Today is the Ides of March. The war was years ago, but we all need to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 11.1.2018

Misadventure (Friendly Fire)

On January 29, 1969, G Company, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines, 1st Marine Division, was at a location approximately three miles south of Hill 55 in Quang Nam Province, RVN. The Marines were formed up in an L-shape line which spread out over a significant distance. All throughout the day they were being harassed by enemy sniper fire which had carried over from an engagement the previous day. A resupply helicopter was dispatched near their position, however, terrain and the tactical situation on the ground required it land approximately 1000 yards away. Members of 2nd Platoon were sent out to retrieve the resupply material. It is believed they failed to carry a radio with them. While they were at a long distance from the Marines’ line, a PFC forward observer (FO) noticed their movement. Apparently uninformed of 2nd Platoon’s assignment to retrieve the resupply’s goods, the FO called a fire mission on what he believed was a hostile force. Two rounds of 81mm white phosphorous and four rounds of 81mm high explosive mortar fell near 2nd Platoon’s location. Five Marines were killed in the incident, including several who had taken shelter in a large crater when they heard the incoming rounds. Another eight were wounded. The FO was immediately removed from the field for his own protection. The lost personnel included PFC William R. Douillette Jr., LCPL Cal T. Hammack, LCPL John R. Kaawa, PFC Frank M. Koerner, and PFC Samuel Rodriguez. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, Command Chronology, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade, January 1969, and information provided by Anonymous (October 2018)]
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POSTED ON 10.17.2018

Misadventure (Friendly fire)

On January 29, 1969, G Company, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines, 1st Marine Division, was in a location approximately three miles south of Hill 55 in Quang Nam Province, RVN, when it was hit by several rounds of friendly mortar fire. The Marine position was struck by two rounds of 81mm white phosphorous and four rounds of 81mm high explosive. The friendly fire incident resulted in five Marine deaths and another eight wounded. The lost personnel included PFC William R. Douillette Jr., LCPL Cal T. Hammack, LCPL John R. Kaawa, PFC Frank M. Koerner, and PFC Samuel Rodriguez. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]
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