CHAPLAIN JAMES HILL MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVE STONE

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LT. JAMES HILL OF THE 21ST IOWA INFANTRY REGIMENT WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF CHAMPION HILL, MISSISSIPPI ON MAY 16, 1863. HE WAS IN A DIFFICULT SPOT, BUT USING QUICK THINKING AND INGENUITY, WAS ABLE TO CAPTURE CONFEDERATE PRISONERS. LATER HE BECAME CHAPLAIN OF THE REGIMENT.

Location

Address: THE CASCADE PROTESTANT CEMETERY
City: CASCADE
State:
Zip Code: 52033

Details

Memorial Type: Medal of Honor Grave Stones Type II
Access: Cemetery
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Year Dedicated:
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