Frank Ebenezer Hill
Frank Ebenezer Hill (July 31, 1880–September 23, 1932) was a United States Navy Ship's Cook First Class received the Medal of Honor for actions on board the USS Bennington (PG-4) off San Diego, California during a boiler explosion which killed 62 enlisted men and one officer.
Frank Ebenezer Hill | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 31, 1880 LaGrange, Indiana |
| Died | September 23, 1932 (aged 52) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Ship's Cook First Class |
| Unit | USS Bennington |
| Battles/wars | Non-combat award |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Ship's Cook First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 31 July 1880, La Grange, Ind. Accredited to: Indiana. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Bennington, for extraordinary heroism displayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vessel at San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.[1]
He was the son of John C. & Sarah Lucinda (Baker) Hill.
Family genealogist and LaGrange Co. Historical Society
References
- "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- "Home of Heroes". Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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