World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Benjamin S. Hill
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
The 121st Cavalry Squadron
HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE ON 1-1-45 WHILE SERVING WITH THE 121ST CAVALRY SQUADRON. HE WAS POSTHUMOUSLY PROMOTED TO 2ND LIEUTENANT AND AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, PURPLE HEART, FRENCH FOURRAGERE AND CROIX DE GUERRE.