Captain Joe Ronnie Hooper (August 8, 1938 – May 6, 1979) was a Vietnam veteran who was awarded 37 awards and decorations, second to Audie Murphy who won 38 decorations [ Audie Murphy American Soldier by Col. Harold Simpson 1975 Hill Junior Press and The Decorations and Awards of Audie Murphy and Alvin C. York by Eric Caubarreaux, Create Space press 2010]. Hooper was the recipient of the Medal of Honor, Americas highest military decoration for valor in combat. During two tours of duty with Delta Company, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 501st Airborne Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, Hooper received the Medal of Honor (February 21, 1968 outside of Hue), two Silver Stars for gallantry, 6 Bronze Stars for heroism, 8 Purple Hearts, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Click the link below to read the rest of the article. ______________________________________ POW/MIA Facebook maintained by: R. Cyril West POW/MIA author and historian powmiatruth
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 00:20:41 +0000
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