Ralyn M. Hill, Abilene, KS
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 55.872 W 097° 13.350
14S E 654071 N 4310643
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Donnevoux, France on October 7, 1918. He is buried in Abilene Cemetery in Lot 14, Block 22.
Waymark Code: WMWPD4
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2017
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He was born on May 6, 1899 in Lindenwood, IL and died on March 25, 1977 in Abilene KS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HILL, RALYN M.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company H, 129th Infantry, 33d Division
• Place and date: Near Donnevoux, France, 7 October 1918
• Entered service at: Oregon, Ill.
• G.O. No.: 34, W.D., 1919
Citation: Seeing a French airplane fall out of control on the enemy side of the Meuse River with its pilot injured, Cpl. Hill voluntarily dashed across the footbridge to the side of the wounded man and, taking him on his back, started back to his lines. During the entire exploit he was subjected to murderous fire of enemy machineguns and artillery, but he successfully accomplished his mission and brought his man to a place of safety, a distance of several hundred yards.
Armed Service: Army
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