William Joseph Hill
Era | Desert Shield / Desert Storm |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star |
Wall | E |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 4 |
Plaque Number | 49 |
Vietnam - Southwest Asia
Surface Warfare
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star w/Combat "V", Commendation w/ Combat "y" and 1 Star, Combat Action, Unit Commendation, , Meritorious Unit Commendation, Expeditionary, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary w/2 Stars, Vietnam Service w/5 Stars, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation W/Palm, Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign
The highlight of "Bill's" career was Commanding Officer of three Destroyers: USS Turner Joy DD-951, USS John R. Craig DD-885, and the USS Henry B. Wilson DDG-7.
With love and appreciation, your family
Command at Sea
USS Henry B. Wilson DDG-7