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Hill, Christopher Eustace

    Service number:
    58120
    Nationality:
    British

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Major
    Unit:
    6th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, British Army
    Awarded on:
    September 27th, 1945
    "For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. In command of a company of the 6th Battalion of the Royal Welch Fusiliers during the night attack on the village of Hintham, Major Hill displayed the utmost gallantry and disregard for danger in directing the repulse of strong enemy counterattacks. On another occasion, when the advance of the leading units was slowed, Major Hill personally crossed exposed ground subjected to heavy enemy shelling in order to contact supporting tank elements and to gain support for the continuance of the attack. His repeated demonstrations of courage served as an example of great value to all ranks and were in accordance with the finest of military traditions."

    Headquarters: European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 271
    Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Temporary Major
    Awarded on:
    November 8th, 1945
    Mentioned in Dispatches

    War Diary mentions

    6 December 1944 WO 171/1349 - 3 Monmouthshire Regiment
    Recce parties arrive. Captain P.K. Kempson (WELCH), Capt C.E. Hill (WELCH) and 91 O.Rs arrive as reinforcements.

    6 December 1944 WO 171/1349 - 3 Monmouthshire Regiment
    Bn moves to new location. Captains Kempson and Hill assume appointments of 2IC of A and C Coys respectively.

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