| Regimental number | 54247 |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Hill, 415 Nelson Street, Hastings |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (First Draft), F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 89 Waitemata on |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations about Haplincourt on the 2nd September 1918. Lance Corporal Hill's platoon was held up on the left by heavy machine-gun fire. On his own initiative he got his Lewis gun section into action, engaged and routed the enemy, thus allowing the advance to continue. His promptitude saved many casualties.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 13 |