Edward Hill (Medal of Honor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edward Hill
Born	(1835-04-13)April 13, 1835 Liberty, New York
Died	October 23, 1900(1900-10-23) (aged 65)
Place of burial	Fredericksburg National Cemetery Fredericksburg, Virginia
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service/branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Unit	Company K, 16th Michigan Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Edward Hill (April 13, 1835 – October 23, 1900) was an officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor.

Biography

Hill was born on April 13, 1835 in Liberty, New York.

On June 1, 1864, as the Captain of Company K, 16th Michigan Infantry during the Battle of Cold Harbor, Hill "led the brigade skirmish line in a desperate charge on the enemy's masked batteries to the muzzles of the guns, where he was severely wounded."

Hill survived and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was awarded the Medal of Honor on December 4, 1893.

Hill died on October 23, 1900, and was buried in Fredericksburg National Cemetery, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. His grave can be located in Section OS, Grave 2.