Harry W. Hill (admiral)

Harry Wilbur Hill
Harry Wilbur Hill
Born	April 7, 1890; Oakland, California
Died	July 19, 1971 (aged 81); Annapolis, Maryland
Place of burial	United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1907–1952
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	Dewey; Wichita; Battleship Division Four; Fifth Amphibious Force
Battles/wars	World War I; World War II Battle of Tarawa; Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign; Mariana and Palau Islands campaign; Battle of Iwo Jima; Battle of Okinawa; ;
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal (2); American Defense Service Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; World War I Victory Medal; World War II Victory Medal

Harry Wilbur Hill (7 April 1890 – July 19, 1971) was an admiral in the United States Navy during World War II.

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