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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Walter J. Cooper

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. Frank Cooper

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FIREMAN 1ST CLASS. ASSIGNED TO ACTIVE DUTY ABOARD 2100 TON DESTROYER, THE USS De Haven DD-727, WHICH WAS SUNK FEBRUARY 1, 1943 BY A JAPANESE AIRCRAFT IN THE HEAVY BATTLE WITH ENEMY FORCES EVACUATING GUADALCANAL IN THE PHILIPPINES, ENGAGING SOUTH OF SAVO ISLAND IN THE SOLOMON ISLAND GROUP. HE WAS MISSING IN ACTION AND OFFICIALLY DECLARED DEAD.