John Thomas Hill (British Army officer)
| John Thomas Hill | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | General |
General John Thomas Hill was a British Army officer who became colonel of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.
Military career
Hill was commissioned as an ensign in the 32nd Regiment of Foot on 13 March 1827.[1] He was promoted to lieutenant on 19 April 1829, to captain on 13 February 1835 and to major on 12 March 1841.[1] He appointed lieutenant-colonel of the 21st Regiment of Foot on 3 April 1846, colonel of the 20th Regiment of Foot in June 1854 and colonel of the 75th Regiment of Foot on 24 October 1872.[1] Promoted to full general on 24 June 1876,[2] he went on to be colonel of the 1st Battalion of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry on 8 April 1890 and colonel of the whole regiment in September 1892.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Historical Records of the 32nd (Cornwall) Light Infantry, Now the 1st Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry From the Formation of the Regiment in 1702 down to 1892". Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, & Co. p. 336.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24348. p. 4182. 25 July 1876.
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