Nov 24, 2022 | Daily Image 2022, Old Photographs, People

Old Photographs | Coop got Home Coop made it home from WWII after being badly injured and spending months in several hospitals. This photo was taken shortly after he got home. He looks quite different from the high school boy who left less than three years ago. He was a very modest American hero.
He was awarded the Bronze Star on 20 Feb 1945 for meritorious achievement in ground combat in northern Luzon. Then, on 12 May 1945, for extraordinary heroism in action, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the 2nd highest U.S. medal for heroism. He was badly wounded in that action and was also awarded the Purple Heart. Although he received the Purple Heart, through a some type of oversight, he was not presented with the Bronze Star or the Distinguished Service Cross. They were sent posthumously in 2015 after research by his commanding officer’s son uncovered the oversight.
For more details on his Presidential Citation, see PFC Cooper’s DSC | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Nov 23, 2022 | Daily Image 2022, Old Photographs, People

Old Photographs | B-26 in Australia The B-26 have a unique look; like a big cigar with engines. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Nov 22, 2022 | Daily Image 2022, Old Photographs, People

Old Photographs | 33rd Squadron Crew Chiefs Working hard or hardly working? Crew chiefs huddle any the instrument repair shack. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Nov 21, 2022 | Daily Image 2022, Old Photographs, People

Old Photographs | Japanese Surrender Pilots These two Japanese pilots flew the first Japanese delegation to discuss peace terms to a small island close to Okinawa. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Nov 20, 2022 | Daily Image 2022, Old Photographs, People

Old Photographs | Bob Hope WWII Show Pacific Island Later, Phil was able to get a close up during their performance. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Nov 19, 2022 | Daily Image 2022, Old Photographs, People

Old Photographs | Bob Hope Arrives / Pacific WWII Phil was there one day when Bob Hope arrived to entertain the troops on a Pacific Island. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Nov 18, 2022 | Daily Image 2022, Old Photographs, People

Old Photographs | Phil with his Gear Phil was a photograph for the Army Air Force in WWII. The next couple of images are his. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Nov 17, 2022 | Daily Image 2022, Old Photographs, People

Old Photographs | Working on the Car This image shows Uncle Steve working on the car in front of grandma’s house. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.