Walter Newell Hill
Walter Newell Hill | |
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Born | Haverhill, Massachusetts, US | September 29, 1881
Died | June 29, 1955 New York City, US | (aged 73)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1904–1938, 1942–1945 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | Banana Wars
World War I World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Walter Newell Hill (September 29, 1881 – June 29, 1955) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz. He subsequently served in the Marine Corps for 37 years, including service in Haitian Campaign and World War II.
Biography
Walter N. Hill was born September 29, 1881, in
He returned to the United States in January 1909 and after brief tour of duty was transferred to the 1st Brigade of Marines and sailed for
Throughout his more than 40-year career he served in the West Indies, Philippines, China, and France in
He died June 29, 1955, at St. Albans Naval Hospital,
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 29 September 1881, Haverhill, Mass. Appointed from: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Capt. Hill was in both days' fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
Decorations
Here is the ribbon bar of Brigadier General Walter Newell Hill:[2]
1st Row | Medal of Honor | Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal | ||||||||||||||
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2nd Row | Cuban Pacification Medal
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Mexican Service Medal | Dominican Campaign Medal | Haitian Campaign Medal with one star | ||||||||||||
3rd Row | World War I Victory Medal with one Battle clasp | American Campaign Medal | World War II Victory Medal
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Haitian Médaille militaire with Diploma |
See also
References
- ^ USMC History Division
- ^ "Valor awards for Walter Newell Hill". valor.militarytimes.com. Militarytimes Websites. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""WALTER NEWALL HILL" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2008-05-21.