Donald Hilton
Assistant Surveyor
Dog Driver
East Base
Biography:
Donald Hilton was born on August 24, 1909, in
Prior to joining the USASE, Hilton had worked as a surveyor
and civil engineer on various projects.
From 1931 until 1934, due to the scarcity of surveying/engineering work,
Hilton hired on as sailor, mate, navigator and master of chartered yachts
operating along the
On November 19, 1940, Hilton and Harry Darlington
accompanied Paul Knowles, geologist and leader of the Weddell Coast Sledging
Party, on a 59-day exploration of the
After his return to the
Donald Hilton died in
U.S. Antarctic Service Medal (gold)
Job Description: Assistant
Surveyor
Geographical Feature:
Hilton Inlet
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