Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Honored By
Family
HILTON WAS IN AVIATION MECHANICS DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. HE SPENT MOST OF HIS TIME IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC ASSIGNED TO AN AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE OR VD UNIT. HE BECAME A PETTY OFFICER IN 2 1/2 YRS AFTER JOINING THE NAVY. HE CAME INTO THE NAVY IN SAN DIEGO, CA.