Walter Newell Hill
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Walter Newell Hill was an officer in the United States Marine Corps
and a Medal of Honor
recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
and graduated from Harvard College
in 1904.
In 1904 hill accepted a commission in the United States Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant
and advanced through the grades to Brigadier General
in 1938. throughout his more than 40 year career he served in the West Indies, Philippines, China, France in World War I and in Washington, D.C.
He retired from the Marine Corps in 1945.
He died June 29, 1955 at St. Albans Naval Hospital, New York City, New York and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery
, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 6, lot 9646-C.
Citation:
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
and a 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...
recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
Biography
Hill was born September 29, 1881 in Haverhill, MassachusettsHaverhill, Massachusetts
Haverhill is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 60,879 at the 2010 census.Located on the Merrimack River, it began as a farming community that would evolve into an important industrial center, beginning with sawmills and gristmills run by water power. In the...
and graduated from Harvard College
Harvard College
Harvard College, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of two schools within Harvard University granting undergraduate degrees...
in 1904.
In 1904 hill accepted a commission in the United States Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Second lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces.- United Kingdom and Commonwealth :The rank second lieutenant was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of ensign , although it had long been used in the Royal Artillery, Royal...
and advanced through the grades to Brigadier General
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
in 1938. throughout his more than 40 year career he served in the West Indies, Philippines, China, France in World War I and in Washington, D.C.
He retired from the Marine Corps in 1945.
He died June 29, 1955 at St. Albans Naval Hospital, New York City, New York and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, is a military cemetery in the United States of America, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna Lee, a great...
, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 6, lot 9646-C.
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.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)