William H. Gill
William Hanson Gill | |
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MG William H. Gill | |
| Born | August 7, 1886 Unison, Virginia, US |
| Died | January 17, 1976 (aged 89) Colorado Springs, Colorado, US |
| Buried | |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3287 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 32nd Infantry Division 89th Infantry Division 27th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Other work | President, Colorado College |
William Hanson Gill (August 7, 1886 – January 17, 1976) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army during World War II. Originally a civil engineer, Gill entered the army in 1912 and served with infantry units throughout his career. He rose to the general's rank during World War II and commanded 32nd Infantry Division in the South Pacific Theater until the end of War.
Following his retirement from the army in 1946, Gill was elected president of Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado and remained in that capacity until 1955.