
| Regimental number | 12/2567 |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Hill, Permit and Passport Officer, Internal Affairs, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 33rd Reinforcements, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 99 Athenic on |
| Final rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 36 |
| Place of burial | Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot IV, Row D, Grave No 25), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Samuel and Caroline Hill, Auckland |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'Finding his line was badly enfiladed he took four men with him and worked out to the threatened flank. He reorganised the troops there and led them forward against heavy fire and re-established the situation. His gallantry and leadership inspired and encouraged the men at a trying time.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Samoa, Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See other entry. |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 76, p. 15 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18048118 |