A 100-year-old World War II veteran, Warrant Officer 1 (W01) Joseph Ashitey Hammond, has shared his harrowing experiences from the battlefield, offering a firsthand account of the chaos, fear, and resilience that defined his years in service.
In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb TV, he also reflected on the historic February 28, 1948, shooting incident, which marked a turning point in Ghana's struggle for independence.
Born on May 10, 1925, Hammond served in the British Army during World War II, fighting in battles across India and Burma.
He vividly recalled witnessing the horrors of war, including the deaths of fellow soldiers on the battlefield. "I have seen many people die around me, screaming in pain before their deaths.
