Family Of Water Valley WW II Hero Receives His Silver Star

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HILL FAMILY

HILL FAMILY

WASHINGTON, D. C. – Today, through the efforts of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), the family of World War II hero Alfred Bennett Hill, Jr. was presented with a Silver Star for the heroic efforts that led to the 22-year-old Water Valley native’s death in the Philippines.

 

The award of a Silver Star, for which Hill had been recommended following his death, completes the nation’s recognition of Hill’s service and sacrifices to the nation during his WWII service.  Technician Fifth Grade Hill was killed in action near Malaybalay, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, on June 1, 1945, while bravely trying to reach a seriously wounded soldier to administer medical care.

 

“The bravery demonstrated by Alfred Hill in service to his fellow soldiers cannot ever be diminished, even 70 years after his death.  I am pleased that the U.S. Army has approved the award of a Silver Star to him, which gives his family the knowledge of our nation’s complete gratitude for his service and sacrifice,” Cochran said.

 

The Silver Star, the third highest military decoration for valor, was presented to Hill’s brothers Edwin Earl Hill, Tommy Hill and Jerry Hill by Cochran State Director Brad White at a ceremony in the Senator’s Oxford field office.  Numerous nieces and nephews were present.  Cochran’s office worked with the family and the Army after being alerted of the issue by State Representative Thomas U. Reynolds.

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