Descriptive Finding Guide for Charles Augustus Hill Personal Papers SDASM.SC.10071
Erica Eaton
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
July 10. 2013
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Charles Augustus Hill Personal Papers
creator:
Hill, Charles A. (Charles Augustus)
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10071
Physical Description:
0.28 Cubic Feet
1 box
Date (inclusive): 1918-1941
Date (bulk): bulk
Abstract: The Charles A. Hill personal papers contain materials relating primarily to Hill's military career during World War I as an
Army Air Service pilot and aviation instructor at the 3rd Aviation Instruction Center.
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum
Library & Archives”]
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this collection were donated to the San Diego Air & Space Museum at an unkown date.
Charles A. Hill served in the Spanish American War and World War I, where he was stationed in France. There he was a commandant
of student flying officers and took part in raids until injured in a crash.
Charles Augustus Hill was born in New Jersey in 1881. An article within the collection, “Who’s Who in American Legion,” puts
Hill’s birth in 1883, but the United States Department of Veteran Affairs places his birth in 1881. This source, coupled with
his entry date into the army in 1899 have made 1881 the most official birthdate. Hill enlisted as a private in Troop M, Third
cavalry during the Spanish-American War and served until 1902 when he was honorably discharged.
After the outbreak of World War I, Hill reenlisted and was transferred to the air service and was stationed in Issoudun, France.
In France he was a commandant of student flying officers in the Third Aviation center and at this time he was also promoted
to captain. Shortly thereafter Hill was injured in a plane crash and it was determined that he could not continue with his
post in the air service. Hill was transferred to the office of the provost marshal general of the American Expeditionary Forces
and then later to the Division of Criminal Investigation. Hill returned to United States in 1919 and was honorably discharged
in October of 1920.
This collection is contained in one archive box 15x2.5x10.5 in. containing 6 folders. Items in this collection, all but four
from 1918 and 1919, include military orders and promotions, documents on Hill’s disability and retirement, sheet music, newspaper
clippings, identification cards, and a dog tag from World War I. Additionally, there are photographs, with copies on paper,
postcards, and original photocopies that are missing their original print. Oversized documents have been placed in a separate
folder, but are still housed in the archival box. The collection contains many copies, printed on non-archival paper, that
have all been housed by date in the last folder. One letter in the “Retirement and Discharge” folder has been transcribed
because the original was showing serious signs of deterioration. The original, the photocopy, and the typed letter all remain
with the collection
World War One Images in the 10 series.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1914-1918
Issoudun (France)
Hoboken (New Jersey)
Flight training
Aircraft accidents
Aviation Instruction Center, 3rd (France)
Hill, Charles A. (Charles Augustus)
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Division of Criminal Investigation
United States. Army. Air Service
Hill, Charles A. (Charles Augustus)
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
Folder 01 – Military Orders and Promotions
Physical Description: 1. Lt. Campbell to Lt. C.A. Hill, Western Union Telegram, April 17, 1918.
2. Personal Report for Charles A. Hill, August 1918.
3. Personal Report for Charles A. Hill, September 1918.
4. Personal Report for Charles A. Hill, October, 1918.
5. Strength Return, October 16, 1918; and Special orders October 26, 1918.
6. Recommendation for Promotion, October 29, 1918.
7. Daily Strength Return, October 30, 1918.
8. Personal Report for Charles A. Hill, November 1918.
9. Temporary Air Service Appointments, November 6, 1918.
10. Special Orders of Promotions, November 8, 1918.
11. Special Orders of Assignment, November 9, 1918; and Detachment Order November 10, 1918.
12. Charles A. Hill Air Service Transfer, December 12, 1918.
13. Captain Hill referral, April 24, 1919.
14. Special Order concerning Hill’s disability, May 2, 1919.
15. Report of Inspection Trip by the Division of Criminal Investigation, March 3, 1919.
Folder 02 – Military Orders on Oversized Paper
Physical Description: 1. Order for officers to report to Hoboken, New Jersey, May 11, 1918.
2. Special Orders to report to the General Superintendent, Army Transport Service, May 16, 1918 and List of American Red Cross
Personnel Sailing as “Saxonia”, May 21, 1918.
3. Special Orders to proceed to Air Service Replacement Concentration Barracks No. 3, June 17, 1918; and a Special Order to
attach to the 1102nd Aero Replacement Squadron, June 20, 1918; and Special Order to proceed to the 3rd Aviation Instruction
Center, June 27, 1918.
4. Special Orders to proceed to another station, June 27, 1918; and Special Orders assigning 1st Lieut. Charles A. Hill to
the 37th Aero Squadron, S.C., July 1, 1918; and Special Orders to relieve Charles A. Hill from duty with the 37th Aero Squadron
and assign to the 26th Aero Squadron, July 15, 1918; and Special Orders to relieve Charles A. Hill from the 26th Aero Squadron
and assign to the Headquarters Detachment, September 4, 1918.
5. Special Orders assigning 1st Lieut. Charles A. Hill to the 37th Aero Squadron, S.C., July 1, 1918.
6. Special Orders detailing 1st Lt. Charles A. Hill to command Squadron B., September 4, 1918; and Special Orders detailing
1st Lt. Charles A. Hill as Supply and Athletic Officer Headquarters Detachment, September 17, 1918; and Memorandum to receive
special instruction from 1st Lt. Chas. A. Hill, September 23, 1918; and Memorandum designating 1st Lt. Charles A. Hill as
Commanding officer, Headquarters Department, October 2, 1918.
7. Station List, April 15, 1919.
8. Special Orders, for Captain Charles A. Hill’s motor journey to headquarters in France, March 26, 1919; and Special Orders
granting Captain Charles A. Hill leave, April 8, 1919; and Special Orders to relieve Captain Charles A. Hill from assignment
to the 305th Military Police Co., April 15, 1919; and Special Orders granting Captain Charles A. Hill three days leave, April
29, 1919.
9. Charles A. Hill To Whom It May Concern, concerning Sergeant Arthur C. Pougner, April 8, 1919; and Special Orders, for Captain
Charles A. Hill’s motor journey to headquarters in France, March 26, 1919; and Cash Receipt from July 27, 1918; and Cash Receipt
from October 17, 1918.
10. Special Orders concerning disability, May 2, 1919; and Special Orders concerning officers proceeding on Hospital Train
No. 70, May 19, 1919.
Folder 03 – Retirement and Discharge
Physical Description: 1. Certificate of the honorable discharge of Charles A. Hill, Captain Air Force, October, 1920.
2. Records of Charles A. Hill’s time in the military, August 4, 1923.
3. R.D. Ayers To Whom It May Concern, about Charles A. Hill’s injury, March 17, 1934.
4. Captain Richard H. Merkel to The Veterans Administration concerning Charles A. Hill’s injury, September 26, 1941.
Folder 04 – Newspaper Clippings, Sheet Music, Identification Cards, and Dog Tag
Physical Description: 1. “Who’s Who in American Legion”, newspaper clipping.
2. “Capt. Hill Here On Short Visit: Was Commandant of Flying Officers at the U.S. Camp at Issoudun”, newspaper clipping.
3. Newspaper clipping on Charles A Hill’s return to the states.
4. “Quand Manelon” sheet music.
5. “Smile” and “Les Succés À La Mode sheet music.
6. “The Long Last Mile” sheet music.
7. United States of America War Department Certificate of Identity.
8. American Expeditionary Forces Identity Card.
9. World War One dog tag of Capt. Charles A. Hill.
Folder 06 – Copies
Physical Description: 1. Copy of American Expeditionary Forces Identity Card.
2. Copy of newspaper clippings, “Who’s Who in American Legion”, “Capt. Hill Here On Short Visit: Was Commandant of Flying
Officers at the U.S. Camp at Issoudun”, and newspaper clipping on Charles A Hill’s return to the states.
3. Copy of Lt. Campbell to Lt. C.A. Hill, Western Union Telegram, April 17, 1918.
4. Copy of Order for officers to report to Hoboken, New Jersey, May 11, 1918.
5. Copy of United States of America War Department Certificate of Identity.
6. Copy of Special Orders to proceed to Air Service Replacement Concentration Barracks No. 3, June 17, 1918.
7. Copy of Special Order to attach to the 1102nd Aero Replacement Squadron, June 20, 1918; and Special Order to proceed to
the 3rd Aviation Instruction Center, June 27, 1918.
8. Copy of Special Orders to proceed to another station, June 27, 1918 and Special Orders assigning 1st Lieut. Charles A.
Hill to the 37th Aero Squadron, S.C., July 1, 1918.
9. Copy of Special Orders assigning 1st Lieut. Charles A. Hill to the 37th Aero Squadron, S.C., July 1, 1918.
10. Copy of Special Orders to relieve Charles A. Hill from duty with the 37th Aero Squadron and assign to the 26th Aero Squadron,
July 15, 1918; and Special Orders to relieve Charles A. Hill from the 26th Aero Squadron and assign to the Headquarters Detachment,
September 4, 1918.
11. Copy of Personal Report for Charles A. Hill, August 1918; and Personal Report for Charles A. Hill, September 1918; and
Personal Report for Charles A. Hill, October, 1918; and Personal Report for Charles A. Hill, November 1918.
12. Copy of Special Orders detailing 1st Lt. Charles A. Hill to command Squadron B., September 4, 1918; and Special Orders
detailing 1st Lt. Charles A. Hill as Supply and Athletic Officer Headquarters Detachment, September 17, 1918.
13. Copy of Memorandum to receive special instruction from 1st Lt. Chas. A. Hill, September 23, 1918; and Memorandum designating
1st Lt. Charles A. Hill as Commanding officer, Headquarters Department, October 2, 1918.
14. Copy of Cash Receipt from July 27, 1918; and Cash Receipt from October 17, 1918.
16. Copy of Strength Return, October 16, 1918.
17. Copy of Special orders October 26, 1918.
18. Copy of Temporary Air Service Appointments, November 6, 1918.
19. Copy of Special Orders of Promotions, November 8, 1918.
20. Copy Special Orders of Assignment, November 9, 1918; and Detachment Order November 10, 1918; and Charles A. Hill Air Service
Transfer, December 12, 1918.
21. Copy of Special Orders, for Captain Charles A. Hill’s motor journey to headquarters in France, March 26, 1919; and Special
Orders granting Captain Charles A. Hill leave, April 8, 1919
22. Copy of Charles A. Hill To Whom It May Concern, concerning Sergeant Arthur C. Pougner, April 8, 1919; and Special Orders,
for Captain Charles A. Hill’s motor journey to headquarters in France, March 26, 1919.
23. Copy of Special Orders to relieve Captain Charles A. Hill from assignment to the 305th Military Police Co., April 15,
1919; and Special Orders granting Captain Charles A. Hill three days leave, April 29, 1919.
24. Copy of Captain Hill referral, April 24, 1919.
25. Copy of Special Order concerning Hill’s disability, May 2, 1919.
26. Copy of Special Orders concerning officers proceeding on Hospital Train No. 70, May 19, 1919.
27. Copy of Records of Charles A. Hill’s time in the military, August 4, 1923.
28. Copy of R.D. Ayers To Whom It May Concern, about Charles A. Hill’s injury, March 17, 1934.