Frederic William Hill

Frederic William Hill (8 August 1866 – 29 July 1947) CB CMG was a Canadian lawyer and military officer.

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.

Before the war, he had commanded the 44th Lincoln and Welland Regiment.

In addition to the Order of the Bath and the Order of St Micheal and St George, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. He remained in the army until 1930. He was appointed Honourary Colonel of the Carleton and York Regiment.