Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
George Hill
Details
- Rank: Chief Quarter Gunner
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Kansas - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 12, 1872
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Greytown, Nicaragua
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Kansas, Hill displayed great coolness and self-possession at the time Comdr. A.F. Crosman and others were drowned, near Greytown, Nicaragua, 12 April 1872, and by extraordinary heroism and personal exertion, prevented greater loss of life.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1844, England
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC