Frank E. Hill (U.S. Army)
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Frank E. Hill served in the United States Army
during the American Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor
.
Hill was born in Mayfield
, Wisconsin
. He died on March 20, 1906 in Manhattan, Nevada
. His ashes rest in the Columbarium of San Francisco
in San Francisco, California
.
Hill was severely wounded during an outbreak at Camp Date Creek, Arizona Territory
on September 8, 1872; he later received a Medal of Honor for the incident. He also received an honorable mention for his actions north of Baby Canyon on December 29, 1872.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during the American Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
.
Hill was born in Mayfield
Mayfield, Wisconsin
Mayfield is an unincorporated community located in the town of Polk in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. Mayfield is located just west of Jackson and east of Slinger. It lies to the northwest of the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 60 and U.S...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. He died on March 20, 1906 in Manhattan, Nevada
Manhattan, Nevada
Manhattan is a small town in Nye County, Nevada located on State Route 377 about 50 miles north of Tonopah, the county seat, off State Route 376....
. His ashes rest in the Columbarium of San Francisco
Columbarium of San Francisco
The Neptune Society Columbarium of San Francisco is a repository for human ashes owned and operated by the Neptune Society of Northern California, at One Loraine Court, near Stanyan and Anza Streets, just north of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. Built in 1898 by architect Bernard...
in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
.
Hill was severely wounded during an outbreak at Camp Date Creek, Arizona Territory
Arizona Territory
The Territory of Arizona was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from February 24, 1863 until February 14, 1912, when it was admitted to the Union as the 48th state....
on September 8, 1872; he later received a Medal of Honor for the incident. He also received an honorable mention for his actions north of Baby Canyon on December 29, 1872.
Medal of Honor citation
His award citation reads:Secured the person of a hostile Apache Chief, although while holding the chief he was severely wounded in the back by another Indian.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars