Joe Hooper (Medal of Honor)
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Joe Ronnie Hooper (August 8, 1938 – May 6, 1979) was an American who served in both the United States Navy and United States Army where he finished his career there as a captain. He earned the Medal of Honor while serving as an army staff sergeant on February 21, 1968, during the Vietnam War. He was one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers of the war and was wounded in action eight times.
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Born | (1938-08-08)August 8, 1938 Piedmont, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 1979(1979-05-06) (aged 40) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy (1956–59) United States Army (1960–78) |
Years of service | 1956–1978 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry, 101st Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War (WIA) |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star (2) Bronze Star Medal (6) Purple Heart (8) Air Medal (5) Army Commendation Medal (2) |
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