![]() ![]() He believes people need someone in similar situations to look up to that can motivate them to be all they can be. Hills said that it’s an honor to be on the beaches were former Ivy Soldiers once landed, and in France where his grandfathers fought.ĭuring his youth, Hills was adopted and wanted to immerse himself into a diverse workforce. “My Grandpa Hanlon was a fireman and an electrician who worked in a torpedo room of a submarine and my Grandpa Goble was an engineer who helped build the Bridge of Remagen,” Hills said. Both his grandfathers served, one in the Navy and the other in the Army during World War II. Hills is not the first in his family to serve. “I have always wanted to try and set an example for my younger siblings, and I definitely want to inspire those around me.” ![]() “I joined the Army to give my all to something bigger than myself,” Hills said. At 17 years of age, Hills raised his right hand and enlisted into the U.S. Hills grew up listening to veterans tell their stories and it was that environment that inspired him to serve his country. Hills, a 2020 Manchester Township High School graduate, is a cavalry scout assigned to the Bravo Troop, 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, which is located at Fort Carson, Colorado. “It’s truly heartwarming to see how the former Ivy Soldiers from World War II would have reacted and see what legacy I am taking up.” “I am so grateful to inherit the title of Ivy Soldier and be able to come here and see where former Ivy Soldiers have stormed these beaches,” Hills said. David Hodne, commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division. While raising his right hand, Hills echoed the Oath of Enlistment spoken by Maj. The ceremony took place at Utah Beach, the same location where 4th Infantry Division Soldiers landed during the largest amphibious attack in history June 6, 1944, on the Cotentin Peninsula, located in Northwest France. Nathaniel Hills, a Manchester Township, New Jersey native and 4th Infantry Division Soldier, reenlisted at one of the most historic sites in World War II history June 6, 2023. “It’s truly heartwarming to see how they would have reacted and see what legacy I am taking up.” (U.S. “I am so grateful to inherit the title of Ivy Soldier and able to come here and see where my fellow Ivy Soldiers have stormed these beaches,” Hills said. Soldiers after his Oath of Enlistment ceremony on Utah Beach, France, June 6, 2023. Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Nathaniel Hills, a Manchester Township, New Jersey, native and cavalry scout assigned to the 4th Squadron, 10th U.S. Clara Harty) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Hills, with inspiration from his grandfathers who served in WWII, says he joined the Army to give his all to something bigger than himself, set an example for his younger siblings, and inspire those around him. ![]() Div., stand together after Hills' Oath of Enlistment ceremony at Utah Beach, France, June 6, 2023. Alex Kupratty, senior enlisted advisor of the 4th Inf. David Hodne, former commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division, Spc. Clara Harty) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –įrom left, Maj. ![]() Hills says a few goals he has for his future in the Army is to earn his ranger tab, pursue a job in the medical field, and work for the United States Special Operations Command. Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, poses on Utah Beach after his Oath of Enlistment ceremony, June 6, 2023. Clara Harty) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – With the new terms of service, Hills is switching occupations within the Army to become a 68W Combat Medic. Div., at Utah Beach, France, June 6, 2023. David Hodne, former commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division, give the Oath of Enlistment to Spc. ![]()
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