William H. Gill

William Hanson Gill
MG William H. Gill
Born	(1886-08-07)August 7, 1886 Unison, Virginia, US
Died	January 17, 1976(1976-01-17) (aged 89) Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Buried	Evergreen Cemetery (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Service/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	World War I Battle of Saint-Mihiel Meuse-Argonne Offensive World War II New Guinea campaign Western New Guinea campaign Battle of Driniumor River Philippines campaign Battle of Leyte Battle of Luzon Villa Verde campaign Occupation of Japan
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.^[1][2]

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.^[3]