Ployer Peter Hill

1894–1935 (age 41)

U.S. Army Air Corps test pilot

Biography

Ployer Peter Hill embodied the pioneering spirit of early aviation, serving as a test pilot for the U.S. Army Air Corps and pushing the bounds of flight technology. His bravery and technical insight helped advance the reliability and performance of military aircraft amid the rapid changes of the interwar years.

He is laid to rest in Belleville Cemetery, where the memory of his contributions to aeronautics and his sacrifices during testing missions continues to be honored.

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