Walter Newell Hill

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain Walter Newell Hill, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914, while Commanding a Company of Marines. Captain Hill was in both days’ fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.