Walter Hill (British Army officer) facts for kids
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Walter Hill
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Portrait by Henry Lamb
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| Born | 10 June 1877 |
| Died | 1942 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 697 |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order |
Walter Pitts Hendy Hill (born June 10, 1877 – died 1942) was an important officer in the British Army. He reached the high rank of Major General. He was also the colonel of a famous army group called the Royal Fusiliers.
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Walter Hill's Army Journey
Walter Hill started his army career with the Royal Fusiliers. He became a second lieutenant on October 18, 1899. A second lieutenant is a junior officer rank.
In March 1900, he traveled to South Africa on a ship called the SS Briton. He went there to serve in the Second Boer War. He was part of the 2nd battalion of his regiment.
Serving in South Africa
During the war, Walter Hill was stationed in areas like Natal and Transvaal. He took part in battles, including one at Rooidam. He was promoted to lieutenant on September 19, 1900. A lieutenant is a slightly higher officer rank.
He stayed in South Africa until the war ended in June 1902. The war finished with the Peace of Vereeniging agreement. A few months later, he returned to Southampton, England. His battalion was then sent to Aldershot.
World War I and Beyond
Walter Hill served in the First World War. From 1914, he commanded a group of young officer trainees at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
Later, he worked in France in different important roles. From 1915, he was a deputy assistant quartermaster general. This role involves managing supplies and logistics for the army. He continued in similar roles, becoming an assistant adjutant and quartermaster general in 1916. An adjutant helps with administrative tasks.
In 1917, he became an assistant quartermaster general in France. After the war, in 1920, he became assistant commandant and chief instructor at the School of Military Administration.
Later Commands and Retirement
In 1922, he took command of the 2nd Battalion of the Loyal Regiment. He then became a general staff officer at the Staff College, Camberley in 1928.
Walter Hill continued to rise in the army. In 1929, he became a brigadier in charge of administration at Northern Command. A brigadier is a senior officer rank. He held similar roles at Eastern Command in 1931 and Southern Command in 1934.
He retired from the army in 1938. He also held the honorary position of colonel of the Royal Fusiliers.
Family Connection
Walter Hill's son, James Hill, also became a famous army officer. James Hill commanded the 3rd Parachute Brigade during the Second World War.
