Pfc. Howard E. Cooper 1945

Veteran: Pfc. Howard E. Cooper; An American Hero  Like so many millions of Americans, Howard Cooper joined the Army in WWII to do his duty for God and country.  He was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division of the US Army.  The 136th was sent to the Pacific Theatre and was instrumental in the liberation of the Philippine Islands, particularly Northern Luzon.

He was awarded the Bronze Star on 20 Feb 1945 for meritorious achievement in ground combat in northern Luzon.  Then, on 12 May 1945, for extraordinary heroism in action, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the 2nd highest U.S. medal for heroism.  Please see his Presidential Citation below.  He was badly wounded in that action and was also awarded the Purple Heart.  Pfc. Howard E. Cooper DSC Citation