The Jones County News salutes the local Veteran of the Week

Fred Julian Hammock, Sr. served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945. He rose from the rank of Private to Sergeant, serving as a radioman in the Philippines and Guam.He received a Bronze Star for meritorious service and two Purple Hearts for being wounded during his service in WWII.Do you know a veteran we can feature? Email us at articles@jcnews.com or call 478-986-3929....

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