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              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, August 9, 1996                TAG: 9608090415
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
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CHARLES M. HILL

Charles M. Hill, 77, died Aug. 6, 1996, in a Chesapeake hospital.

He retired as a chief quarter master in the U.S. Navy after 30 years of service. He also retired from the Merchant Marine. Born in Hastings, Neb., he was a veteran of World War II serving in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre. He received the Purple Heart in Bouganville, Solomon Islands aboard the USS McKean (APD-5).

Survivors include three sons, Steven C. Ballou of Alexandria, Va., John C. Ballou and Charles M. Ballou, both of Virginia Beach; a sister, Sandy Ryan of Murray, Utah; and three grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is in charge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.

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