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John Meredith Hill

Birth	:	25 Jan 1918 Cambridge, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Nov 1943 At Sea
Burial	:	Lakeside Cemetery, Hastings, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.7468987, -92.8688965
Inscription	:	Lt(JG) A-V(N) USNR crashed at sea -American legion marker
Description	:	April 6, 1944 -- Lieutenant (jg) John M. Hill, son of Mrs. Matlida Hill of Cambridge, was killed in action on Nov. 30, 1943, his mother has been informed by the Navy department. On Dec. 3, 1943, Mrs. Hill had been informed that her son was missing in action after his plane crashed the night of Nov. 30th. The recent communication from the Navy stated that after a complete review of all available information surrounding Hill's disappearance, it had been officially determined that he lost his life when the plane crashed. Lieutenant Hill graduated from Cambridge High school and Parsons College,... Read More	April 6, 1944 -- Lieutenant (jg) John M. Hill, son of Mrs. Matlida Hill of Cambridge, was killed in action on Nov. 30, 1943, his mother has been informed by the Navy department. On Dec. 3, 1943, Mrs. Hill had been informed that her son was missing in action after his plane crashed the night of Nov. 30th. The recent communication from the Navy stated that after a complete review of all available information surrounding Hill's disappearance, it had been officially determined that he lost his life when the plane crashed. Lieutenant Hill graduated from Cambridge High school and Parsons College, Fairfield. He enlisted in the Naval Air Corps in July, 1941, and received his wings at Corpus Christi, Tex., in July, 1942. He went overseas in October 1943. He survived by his wife and baby son, his mother, and two brothers, Lieutenant Wendell Hill, who is with anti-aircraft forces on the island of Sardinia, and Lieutenant Wayne Hill, taking training at the Submarine training center, Miami, Fla. July 13, 1944 -- Memorial service for Lieutenant John Hill was held Sunday, June 18, in the Lutheran church, Cambridge, with Rev. H. E. Jacobson in charge and Dr. Edmundson of Oskaloosa assisting. Ensign Robert Larson of Huxley sang "I Am a Pilgrim" and "The Lord's Prayer." Taps was sounded by Orville Helleckson. Hill was killed in a naval air crash in the North African area November 30, 1943. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hill, Cambridge.

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Where is John Meredith Hill's memorial?
John Meredith Hill's memorial is located at: Lakeside Cemetery, Hastings, Dakota County, USA.
When did John Meredith Hill death?
John Meredith Hill death on 30 Nov 1943 in At Sea
Where are the coordinates of the John Meredith Hill's memorial?
Latitude: 44.7468987
Longitude: -92.8688965

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Thomas Hill

(1874 - 1940)

Matilda Nelson Hill

(1890 - 1981)

Siblings

Homer Nelson Hill

(1911 - 1968)

Wayne Seymour Hill

(1913 - 1999)

Roger Eugene Hill

(1915 - 1921)

Sarah Irene Hill Gardner

(1921 - 2001)

Martha Helen Hill

(1882 - 1971)

Albert Leslie Hill

(1907 - 1978)

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Coordinate: 44.7468987, -92.8688965

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Coordinate: 44.7388992, -92.7789001

16. Bellwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6727210, -92.8524730

17. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8189011, -92.8050003

18. Saint Marys Episcopal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8269653, -92.7989120

19. Marsh Family Cemetery
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21. United Church of Christ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.8476090, -92.8820440

22. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6723595, -92.9670715

23. Ravenna Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6852989, -92.7510986

24. Stirrat Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7602654, -92.7232361