Former Westhampton Beach Mayor And World War II Veteran Arma 'Ham' Andon Dies - 27 East
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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

Arma "Ham" Andon during his days in the Army. COURTESY SUNDY SCHERMEYER

author 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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