Background
Hill was born September 29, 1881 in Haverhill, Massachusetts and graduated from Harvard College in 1904.
Hill was born September 29, 1881 in Haverhill, Massachusetts and graduated from Harvard College in 1904.
Harvard University.
In February 1904, Hill accepted a commission in the United States Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant and advanced through the grades to Brigadier General in September 1938. Throughout his more than 40 year career he served in the West Indies, Philippines, China, and France in World War I. He was recalled to active duty in January 1942, and served at Marine Corps Headquarters until the end of World World War World War II He died June 29, 1955 at Saint Albans Naval Hospital, New York City, New York and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 6, lot 9646-C.