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Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481
Number of Medals12
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score122409 of 4481
U.S. Marine Corps#80of 291
Marine Corps#61of 273
Banana Wars#14of 14
Second Occupation of Cuba#1of 1
Haitian Campaign#1of 1
Dominican Campaign#1of 1
Veracruz Expedition#2of 3
World War I#385of 928
World War II#486of 924
Walter Newell Hill
Brigadier general, U.S. Marine Corps
Banana WarsSecond Occupation of CubaHaitian CampaignDominican CampaignVeracruz ExpeditionWorld War IWorld War II
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Biography
Walter Newell Hill was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps who served his country for 37 years. He earned the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his conspicuous gallantry during the United States occupation of Veracruz in 1914.
Throughout his long and distinguished career, Hill participated in numerous campaigns across the Caribbean and Central America, including the Cuban Pacification, the Dominican Campaign, and the Haitian Campaign. His service spanned both World War I and World War II, demonstrating a lifetime of dedicated leadership and administrative capability within the Marine Corps.
He eventually rose to the rank of Brigadier General, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional service. His numerous decorations from both the United States and foreign governments reflect his extensive operational footprint during a crucial period of American military history.
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Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts