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Colonel Frank Ackerman Hill

Colonel Frank Ackerman Hill obituary

Frank Hill Obituary

Colonel Frank Ackerman Hill, 92, WWII Fighter Ace, died January 5 in Birnamwood, WI. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Linda (Lemke) three children Bob (Joan) Hill Colorado Springs, Janet (Tim) Schmidt Birnamwood, WI, Tom (Barbara) Hill Pompton Plains, NJ, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also a brother John of FL. Col. Hill began his career in 1939 in the Army Air Corps. He became a flight commander and in May 1942 went to England where the 31st Fighter Group was flying British Spitfires. Hill participated in invasions over Dieppe, France, North Africa, Sicily and Italy. He became first ace of the 31st fighter group in 1943 and then the group's commander. He flew 166 combat missions. Hill commanded various fighter groups in France, Germany, Greenland and NY, before being named Director of operations at Air Defense Command in Colorado Springs. In 1992 Col Hill was inducted into the NJ Aviation hall of fame. Military services were held in WI and NJ with burial at the First Reformed Church cemetery in Pomton Plains.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 22, 2012.

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Rich

March 28, 2021

I have a photos of him in uniform I found in old house Dumont nj

Kathy Hill-Malagisi

January 17, 2012

Dear Aunt Linda and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss. I, too, remember the stories my father told us about our "famous" Uncle Frank! Our dad was very proud of his brother! And I was, and am, very proud to belong to such a wonderful family! God Bless You all, Love, Cousin, Kathy

Leigh Barratt

January 16, 2012

Thank you for your service to our country Colonel Hill.

Ruthie Marsico-Shephard

January 13, 2012

Uncle Frank, you are the most honorable and loyal man I have ever known. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives. We miss you so much.

Frank Olynyk

January 11, 2012

On behalf of the American Fighter Aces Association I wish to express our condolences on your loss. I never met Col. Hill, but we did correspond. If I can be of help in completing his biography please let me know.

Frank Olynyk
Historian, American Fighter Aces Association.

TJ Schmidt

January 10, 2012

This was a great man.

You're courage, wisdom, love for others, and love for our country has set the bar for generations to come in our family. In particular your non-stop passion for Grandmom is legendary - spanning from her name painted on your Spitfire cowling right up to holding her hand on your final night here. Your ability to succeed while passionately seeking adventure (in aviation and all other pursuits) will be your everlasting legacy.

If we can follow in your example we will have lived very full lives.

Thank You Grandad!

Jim Hill

January 10, 2012

Aunt Linda, my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family over the loss of Uncle Frank. He was truly a member of our greatest generation. I have many rememberances of not only him but of the stories my father used to tell. So sorry that I could not get back to NJ. Love to all, Jim

Col. Frank A. Hill

Albert Marsico

January 10, 2012

What a guy! Taciturn unless prodded by sincere interest in his exploits, full of humility, grace and strength. I miss having him in my life.
Albert Marsico, nephew

Al Hill

January 6, 2012

Uncle Frank - Our thoughts, love and
prayers are with you. Love Al and Vi

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