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U.S. Marine Corps

Hill, Frank

Year of Action1898

Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)

HometownHartford, Connecticut

Citation

On board the USS Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Hill displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Year of Action: 1898

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