Hide Article Text (OCR)
In a series of exploits on the Western Front, S Sgt. William P. Cooper, 32, 'veil-known former employe of the C. A: F. Trucking and Construction company, has won five military decorations, gained three rapid promotions and generally established himself as one of Bufte‘s outstanding war heroes.With characteristic reticence, Sgt. Cooper has left his wife, Mrs., Helen Cooper of 1450 East Mercury, i and his mother, Mrs. Frank Cooper, 1448 East Mercury, pretty much in the dark regarding his surge to prominence, but recent releases from overseas headquarters and Army papers received in Butte have begun to round out the picture of Sgt. Cooper's gallantry and heroism.Among other things, Sgt. Cooper \ has been awarded the Silver Star medal, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety.” He is a two-time winner of the Bronze Star medal, won the Combat Infantryman’s badge, and has been decorated with the Order of the Purple Heart for wounds received; in action on Jan. 17, 1345, in the Belgium area. iIn a letter he wrote from a hos-‘ (Continued on Page 2, Col. 3) iWILLIAM P. COOPLR
Newspaper Details
The Montana Standard
Butte, Montana, US
Fri, Apr 06, 1945
Page 1
Full Page
Clipped by
Antoine N.
FR 03 Feb 2020
Other Publications Near Butte, Montana
Montana Standard Post
The Montana Standard
Montana Butte Standard
Butte Daily Post
Butte Miner
