World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Howard A. 'Nop' Nopper
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Hanover, New Hampshire
Honored By
Jeff McCulloh
Relationship
Neighbor
ROTC at Dartmouth. Liberator pilot in the navy air service. Almost shot down during attempts to rescue the USS Helena by Japanese zeros, he managed to bring his plane home after losing two crew killed and an engine. Received the Air Medal and Asiatic-Pacific ribbon.