William E. Hill enlisted June 17, 1862 at Savannah with Capt Miller. Cpl. Hill served in Co. C, 21st Battalion, Georgia Cavalry until, through consolidation of units, he was transferred to Co. B, 7th Regiment, Georgia Cavalry.

Cpl. Hill was captured during the battle of Trevillian Station, Va. on June 11, 1864. He was sent to Fortress Monroe, Va. June 20th and on July 25th was transferred to Elmira Prison, N.Y.

On October 11, 1864, Cpl. Hill was transferred for exchange and on October 29th he was exchanged.


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