As Ghana continues to mark the month of March as Ghana Month, in commemoration of the celebrate its independence, stories of how the country's forefathers fought for it provide valuable contexts for understanding its rich history.

Ghana's independence story is often celebrated on March 6, 1957, when the country declared its freedom from British colonial rule.

However, according to Joseph Ashitey Hammond, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, Ghana's true independence came three years later, in 1960.

In an interview with GhanaWeb's Etsey Atisu, the veteran, WO I Hammond (rtd) shared a unique story of his recollection of Ghana's history.