Ralyn M. Hill

Ralyn M. Hill
Born (1899-05-06)May 6, 1899
Lindenwood, Illinois
Died March 25, 1977(1977-03-25) (aged 77)
Place of burial Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Kansas
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Company H, 129th Infantry, 33d Division
Battles/wars World War I
Awards Medal of Honor

Ralyn M. Hill (May 6, 1899–March 25, 1977) was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War I.

Biography

Hill was born in Lindenwood, Illinois on May 6, 1899 and died March 25, 1977. He is buried in Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Kansas.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company H, 129th Infantry, 33d Division. Place and date: Near Donnevoux, France, 7 October 1918. Entered service at: Oregon, Ill. Born: 6 May 1899, Lindenwood, Ill. G.O. No.: 34, W.D., 1919.

Citation:

Seeing a French airplane fall out of control on the enemy side of the Meuse River with its pilot injured, Cpl. Hill voluntarily dashed across the footbridge to the side of the wounded man and, taking him on his back, started back to his lines. During the entire exploit he was subjected to murderous fire of enemy machineguns and artillery, but he successfully accomplished his mission and brought his man to a place of safety, a distance of several hundred yards.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "HILL, RALYN M.". Army of Medal of Honor website. 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2009-08-17.


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