World War II Honoree

George F. Hill, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brazil, Indiana

Honored By

Randy Hill

Relationship

Son

SQUADRON LEADER IN THE 3RD ARMY, 5TH DIVISION, 2ND INFANTRY, 3RD BATTALION, L COMPANY. PARTICIPATED IN 3 MAJOR BATTLES; NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE (PARIS), AND RHINELAND. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH THREE BRONZE STARS, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, MARKSMANSHIP MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.