Joe Wiley Hill (1938 - 2001)

Born 27 Jun 1938 in Madison County, Alabama, United States

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Died 20 May 2001 at age 62 in Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, USA

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Biography

Joe W. Hill, 72, of Inverness, Florida, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. He was born June 27, 1938, to the late Charles Graham and Pauline (Tabor) Hill in Huntsville and New Hope, Alabama. Mr. Hill was a retired chief warrant officer with the U.S. Army with 20 years of honorable service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, enlisting as a medic. He then served with the Special Forces and was trained to fly helicopters in the Army Aviation School. He was involved in 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He received many awards and commendations, including 3 Purple Hearts. He enjoyed his retirement that included riding his bicycle, bird watching, and researching the Civil War and other military histories.

Sources

• Obituary published; Published in Citrus County Chronicle from May 26 to May 29, 2011

• Find-a-Grave; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70396396