Homer S. Hill

Homer Spurgeon Hill
Hill as Major general, USMC
Nickname(s)	"Dan"
Born	(1919-07-21)July 21, 1919 Winnsboro, Texas
Died	August 7, 1992(1992-08-07) (aged 73) Solana Beach, California
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1941-1974
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-10931
Commands	3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Corps Aviation Marine Helicopter Squadron 362 Marine Fighter Squadron 314
Battles / wars	World War II Guadalcanal campaign New Georgia campaign Bougainville campaign Korean War Vietnam War Operation Meade River
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Navy Commendation Medal Air Medal (8)

Homer Spurgeon Hill (July 21, 1919 – August 7, 1992) was a decorated naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. A veteran of three wars, Hill began his career as a reservist and pilot of transport planes, participating in combats in Pacific theater.^[1]

Following the war, he was transferred to active duty and rose to the general's rank, participating as Assistant Wing Commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam War. He later served as Director of Marine Aviation and during his tenure, McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, a single-engine ground-attack aircraft capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing was introduced by the Marine Corps. Hill completed his career as Commanding general, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in January 1974.^[2][3]