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Major G. Hamby
Major Garnell Hamby | |
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| Born | May 27, 1921 |
| Died | September 7, 2000 |
| Buried | Sawnee View Gardens Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1939-1945 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | First Special Service Force |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal
American Defense Service Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze campaign stars Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze campaign star World War II Victory Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Ima Lee Clark |
Major Garnell Hamby (May 27, 1921 – September 7, 2000) was a United States Army staff sergeant who received the Bronze Star for his actions displayed during the Battle of Anzio in World War II.
Early life
[edit]Born in Cumming, Georgia, Hamby was the son of Abijah Brighton and Sally Hamby. However, Major’s father passed away when he was four.
World War II
[edit]Hamby entered active service on October 13, 1939, serving in the Mediterranean Theater with the First Special Service Force as a paratrooper. After the disbandment of this unit on December 5, 1944, he continued his service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Hamby received an honorable discharge after the end of World War II in 1945.
Sheriff of Dawson County
[edit]On May 3, 1969, Sheriff Hubert Ledbetter resigned from his position as sheriff of Dawson County, appointing his Deputy, Lyndon West, to serve as Acting Sheriff until a special election could be held. In June 1969, four candidates ran for the sheriff's position, including Acting Sheriff West and Major Hamby. The results of the special election were as follows: Major Hamby received 456 votes, Acting Sheriff West received 405 votes, Rufus Talley received 210 votes, and Dewey Padgett received 176 votes. A runoff election was held for the top two candidates on July 9th, where Hamby garnered 891 votes compared to West's 580 votes. Sheriff Hamby assumed office the following day, and at that time, he had one deputy working for him.
