cebrus nebraska hill

1925-1966

Life Story

Birth & Parentage

Cebraus Nebraska Hill was born on August 9, 1925, to Elijah Hill (1889–1971) and Paralee Earnest Hill (1892–1963).

Military Service

Cebraus served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II and the postwar period. He enlisted on October 1, 1943, and remained in service until his discharge on April 1, 1958, reflecting a lengthy military career that extended beyond the war years.

He appears on the U.S. Navy Muster Rolls with a recorded military date of November 23, 1944. His service details include:

Ship / Activity: Grimes
Ship Designation: APA-172
Series / MLR Number: A1-135

These records document his active naval service during wartime operations.

Marriage & Adult Life

Cebraus married Cleona Nelson (born 1922) in California. By the 1960s, he was residing in Los Angeles, California, where he lived during his later adult years.

Death & Burial

Cebraus Nebraska Hill passed away on June 2, 1966, in California. Following his death, his remains were returned to Mississippi for burial.

He is laid to rest at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, reconnecting him in death with his parents, siblings, and the community where his life began.

Resting Place

Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard

Photos/Albums

Sources

1930 Federal Census
1940 Federal Census
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997
California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985
California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
U.S., World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949

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