World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gilbert William E. Hill
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Bisbee, Arizona
Honored By
Ralph A. Echave
Relationship
Brother-in-law
SERVED ABOARD THE U SS NASSAU CVE-16, JEEP CARRIER IN SEVERAL MAJOR CAMPAIGNS. THEY WERE HIT DURING THE FIRST BATTLE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND SENT HOME TO HAVE SHIP REFITTED. DISCHARGED HONORABLY AT GREAT LAKES NAVAL SHIPYARD.