Recipients of the Medal of Honor Spanish-American War  April - August 1898

HILL, FRANK Rank and organization: Private , U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 13 August 1864, Hartford , Conn. Accredited to: Connecticut . G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos , Cuba , 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Hill displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action. [Contributed by Linda R.] (Source: Center of Military History , United States Army. Citations taken from the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Report, Medal of Honor Recipients: 1863-1978)

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