Former Westhampton Beach Mayor And World War II Veteran Arma ‘Ham’ Andon Dies
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Arma "Ham" Andon during his days in the Army. COURTESY SUNDY SCHERMEYER
Erin McKinley on Dec 13, 2016
There was a day in March 1945 when Arma “Ham” Andon thought he would never again get to visit the tranquil shores of Westhampton Beach.The then-26-year-old was huddled in a... more
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Erin McKinley on Dec 13, 2016