William Hills of Freeport, Illinois, shows off the U.S. flag and certificate presented by Lt. Col. Eric Smith of Springfield, Illinois, in honor of Hills’ 97th birthday Jan. 29.
210129-A-YR062-5425.JPG Photo By: Barbara Wilson, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - William Hills of Freeport, Illinois, shows off the U.S. flag and certificate presented by Lt. Col. Eric Smith of Springfield, Illinois, in honor of Hills’ 97th birthday Jan. 29. The flag presented to Hills, a World War II veteran who served with the 10th Mountain Division, was flown by the 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan.


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