Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Chief Quarter Gunner George Hill received the Medal of Honor for his actions on April 12, 1872 near Greytown, Nicaragua — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Kansas. Hill was about 28 years old.
5 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Hill was born in 1844 in England — one of 98 recipients born in England. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York, New York. His medal is held by Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Kansas, Hill displayed great coolness and self-possession at the time Comdr. A.F. Crosman and others were drowned, near Greytown, Nicaragua, 12 April 1872, and by extraordinary heroism and personal exertion, prevented greater loss of life.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- 1844Born in England
- April 12, 1872Act of valor — near Greytown, NicaraguaAge about 28. U.S.S. Kansas
Biography
George Hill (born c. 1844) was a sailor serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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