Cape May in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Edwin Joseph Hill, CMH

1895 – 1941

— World War II Hero —

Edwin Joseph Hill, CMH Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2014

1. Edwin Joseph Hill, CMH Marker

The marker appears to refer to Hill as a World War I hero, but the text clearly indicates that his heroics are from World War II. The second "I" is missing from the marker title. The holes that secured it can still be seen.

Inscription.
Born Philadelphia, October 4, 1895, enlisted U.S. Navy 1912, served World War I U.S.S. Melville; later on U.S.S. Saratoga, Yorktown, Reina, Mercedes, New Mexico and Pennsylvania. Instructor in seamanship U.S. Naval Academy 1922-24. Established legal residence Cape May 1925. Commissioned Chief Boatswain 1926. Attached U.S.S. Nevada 1940. During height of bombing at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, made his way ashore and cut all lines enabling Nevada to escape to safety. Swam, wounded, back aboard and later was killed during strafing. Outstanding honors awarded him were: Congressional Medal of Honor, March 1, 1942. Camp Hill, Idaho, named April 12, 1942. Destroyer, U.S.S. Hill, launched Orange, Texas, Feb. 28, 1943.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1942.

Location. 38° 55.998′ N, 74° 55.326′ W. Marker is in Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker can be reached from Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is an alleyway, near the north end of the Washington Street Mall in Cape May. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cape May NJ 08204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Lady Star of the Sea Church (a few steps

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from this marker); S. S. Cape May (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgar Arthur Draper (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Cape May (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Cape May, New Jersey (within shouting distance of this marker); Roland E. White (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Business District (about 400 feet away); "The Visitor's Church" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape May.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2014

2. Edwin Joseph Hill, CMH Marker

Marker in the Washington Street Mall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2014

3. Marker in the Washington Street Mall

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on August 9, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.