Serving as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, Captain Walter Newell Hill received the Medal of Honor for his actions on April 21, 1914 in Vera Cruz, Mexico during the 1914 Veracruz expedition. Hill was 32 years old.
40 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Brigadier General.
Hill was born on September 29, 1881 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Hill died on June 29, 1955 in St. Albans, New York, at the age of 73. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Hill is one of 56 Medal of Honor recipients from the 1914 Veracruz expedition.
Official Medal of Honor citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: World War I.
Life beyond the battlefield
Source: Wikidata.
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Timeline
- September 29, 1881Born in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts
- April 21, 1914Act of valor — Vera Cruz, MexicoAge 32.
- June 29, 1955Died in St. Albans, New YorkAge 73.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
Walter Newell Hill (September 29, 1881 – June 29, 1955) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz. He subsequently served in the Marine Corps for 37 years, including service in Haitian Campaign and World War II.
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