Walter Newell Hill

Captain · U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps

21 and 22 April 1914 · Place not recorded

Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Era: Expeditions, 1871–1933
Action: Walter Newell Hill, 21 and 22 April 1914

The citation

Official 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.

Sources

U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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