Onan Hill

1st Lt Onan A Hill was assigned to the 301st BG 353rd Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Navigator/Mickey Operator.

ONAN HILL died on August 23, 2015. He was a Navigator in the ETO, flying his last combat mission on December 26, 1944. He took pride in the fact that he navigated aircraft in both directions across the Atlantic and Pacific.In addition to his active duty, he served sixteen years in the Reserve and retired in 1964 with the rank of Major. He used his GI Bill to earn three degrees and taught school for 31 years. He married Wanda Lea Bound on June 5, 1948. They had 4 children and 67 wonderful years together on earth. Wanda rejoined Onan, on November 16, 2015.
1st Lt Onan A Hill - 301st BG, Army Air Corps Library and Museum

1st Lt Onan A Hill

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Rank Order Date Award Ribbon & Device

SSGT

2926

08/28/1944

AM/1OLC

 Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2nd Lt

2930

08/28/1944

AM

 Air Medal (AM)

1st Lt

4618

11/22/1944

AM/1OLC

 Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1st Lt.

192

01/11/1945

DFC

 Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1st Lt

274

01/18/1945

AM/2OLC

 Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)


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