Charles Hammann
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| Charles Hazeltine Hammann | |
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| March 16, 1892 - June 14, 1919 | |
 Ensign Charles Hazeltine Hammann |
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| Place of birth | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Place of death | Langley Field, Virginia |
| Allegiance | USN |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Hazeltine Hammann (16 March 1892 – 14 June 1919) was an officer in the United States Navy, an early Naval Aviator, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Hammann was appointed to the provisional rank of Ensign, Naval Reserve, Flying Corps, 14 October 1918, while serving overseas. Ens. Hammann was awarded the Medal of Honor, when, as a pilot of a seaplane 21 August 1918, off the coast of Italy, he dived down and landed next to a downed fellow pilot, brought him aboard, and although his plane was not designed for the double load, brought him to safety amid constant danger of attack by Austrian planes.
Hammann was killed while on active duty at Langley Field, Virginia, 14 June 1919.
Two ships have been named USS Hammann for him.
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- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
