George Hill | |
|---|---|
 Navy Medal of Honor | |
| Born | 1844 Bristol, England |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Quarter Gunner |
| Unit | USS Kansas (1863) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
George Hill (born 1844) was a sailor serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Hill was born 1844 in England and after immigrating to the United States he joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Kansas (1863) as chief quarter gunner when, on April 12, 1872, several members of the crew were drowning. For his actions received the Medal of Honor July 9, 1872. [1] [2]
Rank and organization: Chief Quarter Gunner, U.S. Navy. Born: 1844, England. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. G.O. No.: 176, 9 July 1872.
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. [1]
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