Hooper, Peter W

Rank: Private

Unit: 42d Cavalry Recon Squadron, 2d Cavalry Group (Mecz)

WWII Standard Medals

Awards: American Campaign Medal, Europe / African / Middle East Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal

Enlisted: 1 September 1943 in New York City, New York

Date of birth: 1923

Hometown: New York City, New York

Occupation prior to enlistment: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor

High School: 4 years of high school

Married: Single, with dependents

Campaign: WWII

Died: 15 October 1945

Age at death: 22

Place of interment: Lorraine American Cemetery in St Avold, France

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