World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Russell P. Cooper
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Yonkers, New York
Honored By
Bertram Cooper
Relationship
Brother
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION, 5TH REGIMENT AT GUADALCANAL. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH ONE BATTLE STAR, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.