U.S. Marine Corps
Frank Hill
ConflictSpanish American War
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
BirthplaceHartford, 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.
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