Paul Huber Hill, 76, of Hickory, died at 8 a.m. Monday, February 23, 1998, at Allegheny University Hospitals, Canonsburg, following a two-week illness. Mr. Hill attended area schools and Penn Tech Institute. He was Protestant and for many years was associated with Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed by Washington Steel, and was a member of Local 7139. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater with Co. E, 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, with the Third Army. He was personally decorated for gallantry in action by Gen. George S. Patton in Germany, where he was awarded the Silver Star. He participated in four major campaigns and was awarded four Bronze Stars. He received several other medals including the Expert Combat Infantry Badge. He was a member of Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion. On September 4 , 1947, he married Dorothy Dagnana, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Alan A. Hill of Canonsburg; a brother, Roy M. Hill of Hickory; a sister, Ora Hughey of Smith Township; and a grandson, Kevin A. Hill. Deceased are two brothers, Harry and Wray Hill; and two sisters, Emma E. Nelson and Ruth Hill. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, February 24, 1998Paul Huber Hill
Was decorated for gallantry by Gen. George S. Patton
He was born September 29, 1921, at Gretna, a son of Huber and Anna Mary Briggs Hill.