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What Hills did
All during the war, Hills wored as a telephone/telegraph wireman. -
Winchester 1912
This shotgun was the first slide action shotgun. Shots a 12 guage shell. Made in the US. Americans favored shotguns in WW1. -
Mosin-Nagant
The Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 bolt-action service rifle was used and made by the Russians in both World Wars. The rifle holds 4+1 7.62x54r bullets. 37 million were made. Known for toughness and reliablity. -
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WW1
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Stielhandgranate
The stielhandgranate model 24 was the german hand grenade. The Germans used it in both, WW1 and WW2. They started being made in 1915. -
Message home
While he was a Corporal, Hills sent a message to his family. He said that he was still alive and doing fine. -
First Letter Sent Home
The first letter he sent was to his brother and sister. He said that he was still alive and well enough to write. -
Location and Rank
Farmer Judge Hills was drafted into the army. He served in France. He ranked up to Sergeant. -
Pneumonia
He died of pneumonia at about 24 years old.
