George Edward Hill was born in 1930 to Gertrude and David Hill who lived at 419 North Wayne Street in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Both of his parents were originally from Maryland, but moved to Pennsylvania to start their family. His father, David, was listed as an ice cream maker on the census, probably at B. Ricci’s Ice store located on the 100 block of North Church St. George was one of ten children: David, Albert, William, Ada, Julius, Myrtle, Edna, Viola, Rosalie, and George.

 

 George obtained work at Bill Johnson’s Shoe Shine Parlor, which was located on the first block of North Church Street, just below Mosteller’s Department Store.  The Shoe Parlor was a popular shop, not only for shoe shines, but they sold snack food, such as peanuts, and a place for the local news and gossip.

 George entered the service in the Army Reserves early in 1949, and received basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey.  He was called to active duty on September 22, 1949.

 George was sent overseas to Korea serving in the 9^th Infantry Regiment of the 2^nd Infantry Division.

 Private George Edward Hill was Killed In Action on February 28, 1951 in Kaesong, Korea.

 Kaesong, is a very old historic city, then in South Korea.  It is in the middle of Korea on the west coast, just above the 38^th parallel.  It was a key city in the war, but difficult to defend as it is surrounded by mountains, consequently the site of several ferocious battles, invoking heavy casualties.  The city changed hands several times during the war, and ended in North Korean.  It was where the Peace Talks were held.

 George was buried locally, disinterred to be returned for burial at his home country in February 1952.  A military funeral service was held at the Day Funeral Home, 115 W. Chestnut St., West Chester on Thursday February 28^th.  Master Sergeant John J. Ruff served as Military Escort accompanying the remains, and The Nathan Holmes American Legion Post rendered military honors.  George was buried at Rolling Green Cemetery Memorial Park, West Chester, PA.