Ezra Hill
- Full name: Ezra Edward Hill
- Lifespan: (19.12.1910 – 04.10.2022)
- Age: 111 years, 289 days
- Birthplace: USA (Maryland)
- Last residence: USA (Maryland)
- Application date: 27.12.2020
- Validation date: 30.05.2022
- Validation source: Dr. Wacław Jan Kroczek/Ilias Leivaditis
Biography
Ezra Edward Hill was born at 915 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA, on December 19 1910 to parents James Hezekiah and Alice (nee Reid) (later Williamson) Hill.
In February 1948 he married Doris Cooper, but they separated in 1989. They had at least one child together – a daughter.
Ezra served during the Second World War in France, being drafted in October 1940. Eventually, he was to become the oldest known living male survivor of the war before his passing.
In December 2020 Ezra turned 110, becoming a supercentenarian.
He passed away in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, on October 4 2022 at the age of 111 years, 289 days. Ezra was the oldest known living man in the US before his passing, as well as being the oldest living veteran.
Sources
111th birthday
Validation
Her age was verified by Dr. Wacław Jan Kroczek and Ilias Leivaditis, then validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on May 30 2022.