Prohibited from returning to work, O.B. retired from the Hughes Aircraft Company in 1986 and moved his family to Cathedral City, California.

 O.B. Hill often said.

“My most significant accomplishments were marrying Margaret, raising our children, and founding the 508^th Parachute Infantry Regiment Association, WW II, 1942-1945.”  

Owen B. Hill was an outstanding soldier, a cheerful and helpful companion, and a dependable comrade. He earned:

·        Bronze Star Medal

·        Purple Heart Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster

·        Combat Infantry Badge 

·        Invasion Arrowhead

·        Three battle stars

·        Parachute Qualification Badge  with a star (Normandy jump)

·        Presidential Unit Citation

·        French and Belgian Fourrageres

·        Numerous defense medals including the Occupation Medal with Germany Bar.

 O.B. Hill died in June 2002 and our beloved Margaret died in January 2004. They are survived by daughter Linda and son Joe, and several grandchildren.

   Owen B. (O.B.) and Margaret Hill