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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William G. Hill

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Flora, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE AT THE AGE OF 45 ON AUGUST 13, 1942 AT EAST SAINT LOUIS, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE COAST ARTILLERY CORPS, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF LIGHT ARTILLERY GUN CREWMAN, CANNONEER (844). ASSIGNED TO THE 507TH COAST ARTILLERY BATTALION (ANTI-AIRCRAFT) BASED AT CAMP HAAN, CALIFORNIA. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE, AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT, ON JANUARY 21, 1943 AT SAME STATION. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.