Grady County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hammett, Lem October 10 1918
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The Cairo Messenger, Friday, December 13, 1918
J. D. Hammett Received Confirmation Son's Death

Mr. J. D. Hammett, a farmer residing south of Cairo, has received the following 
letter from officials of the Red Cross concerning the death of his son, Lem, 
who died of pneumonia in France on Oct. 10th:

Mr. J. D. Hammett,
R.F.D.A.
Cairo, Ga.

Dear Mr. Hammett:

By the time this letter reaches you you will have learned the sad news of the 
death of your son, Lem, who died of pneumonia at 2:45 a.m., Oct. 10th, 1918, at 
the United States Hospital situated about two miles from this old city.

It is a matter of regret that I can give no word from him during his last 
illness, because he was for the last few days before his death, too ill to talk 
but I can assure you that everything was done for him that could be done by a 
competent staff of American Physicians and nurses in an excellent American 
Hospital.

The interment at the cemetery at Morn Hill was with full military honors on 
Oct. 12th, 1918.  The services were conducted by United States Army Chaplain 
McGuigan and Lieutenant W. J. O'Connor, representing the American Red Cross, 
was present at the burial.

Three volleys were fired over the grave by a squad of selected non-commissioned 
officers and the impressive services were ended by the last of the "taps."

The resting place of your son is on the crest of this hill overlooking many 
miles of beautiful English country, and many of his comrades who died in the 
same great cause lie near him.

I trust it will be a consolation to you in your bereavement to know that you 
son lies in this hallowed ground and that his memory will be forever cherished 
as one of the noble Americans who gave their lives, not only for their own 
country, but for England, France and the civilized world.

With assurance of my personal sympathy, believe me,
Yours very sincerely,

A. W. McMillan,
1st Lieut. A.R.C.

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