William G. Hills
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient (1841–1912)
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William Giles Hills (June 26, 1841 – April 18, 1912) was a soldier in the United States Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor.[1]
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| Born | June 26, 1841 Conewango, New York, US |
| Died | April 18, 1912 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
Branch | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company E, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
Conflicts | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Hills was born on 26 Jun 1841 in Conewango, New York.[1]
Hills was a Private with Company E, 9th New York Cavalry. He earned the Medal of Honor during the Civil War for heroism on September 26, 1864, at North Fork, Virginia.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. Place and date: At North Fork, Va., September 26, 1864.[2][3]
Citation:
Voluntarily carried a severely wounded comrade out of a heavy fire of the enemy.[4]
