World War II Honoree

Victor Kenneth Cooper

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hobart, Oklahoma

Honored By

Marilyn Eichelberger, Randy & Ken Cooper, Sarah Campbell

Relationship

Children

ENLISTED FEBRUARY 1942. TRANSFERRED TO FORT BENNING, GEORGIA OCTOBER 1942 FOR OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM. LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH JULY 5, 1944 AS A 1ST LIEUTENANT IN THE 1ST ARMY, 35TH DIVISION, 134TH REGIMENT, COMPANY E. SERVED 16 MONTHS ACROSS FRANCE INTO GERMANY UNTIL THE EUROPEAN WAR WAS OVER. PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.