Frederic William Hill

Frederic William Hill, CB,[1] CMG, DSO, VD, QC (8 August 1866 – 12 March 1954)[2][3] was a Canadian lawyer and military officer.

[4] During the First World War, he commanded the 1st Battalion, CEF from its establishment in September 1914 to January 1916.

Then, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and commanded the newly formed 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade during the battles of Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, and Third Ypres.

He was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Carleton and York Regiment.

[5] He also served as Commissioner of the New Brunswick Provincial Police.