Frank Hill (Medal of Honor)
Frank Hill (born August 13, 1864) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Frank Hill | |
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| Born | August 13, 1864 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps United States Army |
| Years of service | 1896 - 1901 (USMC) 1901 - 1903 (USA) |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | USS Nashville |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Hill was born August 13, 1864 in Hartford, Connecticut. He joined the Marine Corps from Portsmouth, Virginia in September 1896, and was honorably discharged in October 1901.[1] Hill later joined the Army, and was discharged for disability in 1903 at Benicia, California.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 13 August 1864, Hartford, Conn. Accredited to: Connecticut. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Hill displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[3]
References
- USMC History Division
- http://www.mohhsus.com/lost-to-history
- "War with Spain; Hill, Frank". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2010.