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Navy Federal Credit Union
Walter
Newell
Hill
September 29, 1881

–

June 29, 1955

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Walter Hill was a student at Harvard University before he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1904, and served continuously on active duty until 1938. He returned to active duty in January 1942, serving throughout World War II and retiring again as a U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    April 21 – 22, 1914
    War Department, General Orders No. 177 (December 4, 1915)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain Walter Newell Hill, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914, while Commanding a Company of Marines. Captain 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.