World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George W. Cooper
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Monroe, North Carolina
Honored By
Ms. Pam Redfearn
Relationship
Daughter
Volunteered for the Air Force in June 1942. Served as a Glider Pilot. Participated in behind the lines missions in Southern France and Holland. Crossed the Rhine into Germany. Attained the rank of Major. Awarded the Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.