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U.S. Marine Corps
Hill, Frank
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 CorpsYear of Action: 1898

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