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All during the war, Hills wored as a telephone/telegraph wireman.
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This shotgun was the first slide action shotgun. Shots a 12 guage shell. Made in the US. Americans favored shotguns in WW1.
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The Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 bolt-action service rifle was used and made by the Russians in both World Wars. The rifle holds 4+1 7.62x54r bullets. 37 million were made. Known for toughness and reliablity.
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The stielhandgranate model 24 was the german hand grenade. The Germans used it in both, WW1 and WW2. They started being made in 1915.
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While he was a Corporal, Hills sent a message to his family. He said that he was still alive and doing fine.
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The first letter he sent was to his brother and sister. He said that he was still alive and well enough to write.
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Farmer Judge Hills was drafted into the army. He served in France. He ranked up to Sergeant.
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He died of pneumonia at about 24 years old.
