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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Malvin G. Hill

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Big Sandy, Texas

Honored By

Don Stringer

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ON DESTROYER USS SMITH FROM 1942 TO 1945, WHICH WAS INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS BATTLES IN THE PACIFIC. THE USS SMITH RECEIVED SIX BATTLE STARS FOR WWII SERVICE. IN THE BATTLE OF SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS ON OCTOBER 26, 1942, A JAPANESE TORPEDO PLANE FELL ON THE USS SMITH AND THE TORPEDO EXPLODED KILLING 57 SAILORS.