Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

Company A, 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

Synopsis:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion, 82d Airborne Division (Attached), in action against enemy forces on 7 January 1945. Corporal Hill's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army."


Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 65 (1945).
Awarded for action performed on 7 January 1945, at Rochelinval/province of Luxembourg, Belgium.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

Company A, 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army