| Edward Hill | |
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| April 13, 1835 – October 23, 1900 (aged 65) | |
 Edward Hill (US), Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Liberty, New York |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 16th Michigan Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Edward Hill (13 April 1835 – 23 October 1900) was an officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War who was awarded the Medal of Honor. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1835 ( MDCCCXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Liberty New York relates to two locations in Sullivan County New York United States Liberty (village New York Liberty (town New York During the American Civil War, the Union was a name used to refer to the federal government of the United States, which was supported by the twenty-three The Union Army was the army that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. Please see " Lieutenant Colonel " for other countries which use this rank In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1835 ( MDCCCXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government.
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Biography
Hill was born on 13 April 1835 in Liberty, New York. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1835 ( MDCCCXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Liberty New York relates to two locations in Sullivan County New York United States Liberty (village New York Liberty (town New York
On 1 June 1864, as the Captain of Company K, 16th Michigan Infantry during the Battle of Cold Harbor, Hill "led the brigade skirmish line in a desperate charge on the enemy's masked batteries to the muzzles of the guns, where he was severely wounded. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 1864 ( MDCCCLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year The Battle of Cold Harbor, the final battle of Union Lt Gen Ulysses S "
Hill survived and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on 4 December 1893. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
Hill died on 23 October 1900, and was buried in Fredericksburg National Cemetery, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is a unit of the National Park Service in Fredericksburg Virginia, and elsewhere in Spotsylvania Fredericksburg is an Independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is located 50 miles south of Washington D His grave can be located in Section OS, Grave 2.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, Company K, 1 6th Michigan Infantry. Place and date: At Cold Harbor, Va. , 1 June 1864. Entered service at: Detroit, Mich. Birth: Liberty, N. Y. Date of issue: 4 December 1893.
Citation:
- Led the brigade skirmish line in a desperate charge on the enemy's masked batteries to the muzzles of the guns, where he was severely wounded.
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References
External links
- Edward Hill (US) at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-04-16
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