Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

James Hill Biography and Timeline

Follow James Hill through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

James Hill, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1944–1944Years on this page

1944

Operation Overlord

Commander of 3rd Para Brig · Merville · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps disable gun emplacements at Merville

Role range: 1939-1945

Siege of Merville

Commander of 3rd Para Brig · Merville · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps disable gun emplacements at Merville

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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