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tED hAMMOND

tED hAMMOND. Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age the child is grown, and puts away childish things. Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies. Edna St. Millay. Born September 26 th 1936

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tED hAMMOND

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  1. tEDhAMMOND Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age the child is grown, and puts away childish things. Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies. Edna St. Millay

  2. Born September 26th 1936 • At the ages 8-10 Ted enjoyed playing with, sling shots, building trenches, andErector sets. • which were patentin 1913, The Erector Set was invented by AC Gilbert in 1911.

  3. Ted Grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan (Also in Wayne County ) • Where he attended Summer camp at Chippewa Ranch for boys and girls. He learned many trades while he was there .

  4. In Junior High Ted went to Grosse pointe with his sisters and brothers. • The sister, Meg now lives in Australia and his two brothers, mike lives in San Francisco and the other brother is deceased. • When it came to his high school years Ted went to a private school in Connecticut called, Canterbury, a prep school for just boys. • became captain of the swim team

  5. After his high school years Ted went to Cornell University in Ithaca, New york • masters degree in engineering • That’s where he saw the navy and began his military career. • At 23 years old • Started at Little Creek, Virginia • Which is the major operating base for the Amphibious Forces in the United States Navy's Atlantic Fleet.

  6. After Little creek Ted went to Coronado, California • Which is located just across the bay from San Diego. • commissioned in January 1944 • in the service for 30 years • only had active duty for 2 years starting in 1960-1962 • The Vietnam war started after ted got off of reserve. • though the war was a very long and costly one Little Creek training base in Virginia

  7. After his years of service he worked at Procter and Gamble for many years, which is a company that produces many common necessities like Tide, tooth paste, and Pampers

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