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   When was Sgt Hooper awarded the Medal of Honor?

   • Staff Sgt. Hooper was presented the Medal of Honor on March 7, 1969, by President Richard Nixon for his actions on Feb. 21, 1968. “Sgt. Hooper in one day accomplished more than I previously believed could have been done in a month by one man,” Sgt. George Parker said, who witnessed his heroism. “And he did it all while wounded.

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   Who is Joe Ronnie Hooper?

   • Hooper took off at a sprint to overtake five enemy bunkers on the opposite shore armed with his rifle, a pistol, and a pocket full of hand grenades. Army Staff Sgt. Joe Ronnie Hooper, left, wears his Medal of Honor beside two other recipients, Army Sgt. 1st Class Fred Zabitosky and Army Spc.

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   Why did S/Sgt Hooper participate in the Vietnam War commemoration?

   • S/Sgt. Hooper's actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Army. The Vietnam War Commemoration is conducted according to the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act to help honor and pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans and their families.

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   Who was Sgt Hooper?

   • Staff Sergeant (then Sgt.) Hooper, U.S. Army, distinguished himself while serving as squad leader with Company D. Company D was assaulting a heavily defended enemy position along a river bank when it encountered a withering hail of fire from rockets, machine guns and automatic weapons.

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   Joe Ronnie Hooper (August 8, 1938 – May 6, 1979) was an American who served in both the United States Navy and United States Army where he finished his career there as a captain. He earned the Medal of Honor while serving as an army staff sergeant on February 21, 1968, during the Vietnam War.

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   Aug 24, 2023 · Tragically, Hooper passed away at the young age of 40 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Read his full Medal of Honor citation here.

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   101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) Military Service Branch: U.S. Army. Medal of Honor Action Date: February 21, 1968. Medal of Honor Action Place: near Hue, Republic of Vietnam. Citation. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

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   Staff Sgt. Joe Ronnie Hooper was the most decorated soldier of the Vietnam War with the Medal of Honor, two Silver Star medals, six Bronze Stars, eight Purple Hearts, and 115 enemies killed in action.

7. www.defense.gov › News › Feature-StoriesMedal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Joe Ronnie Hooper

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   Jun 17, 2019 · While most of his company was pinned down by gunfire in Vietnam, Army Sgt. Joe Ronnie Hooper led soldiers across a stream and overtook five enemy bunkers on the opposite shore.

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9. americanveteranscenter.org › avc-media › magazineThe Forgotten Soldier: The Story of Staff Sergeant Joe Ronnie ...

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   For his actions on this day, Hooper would receive the military’s highest award for valor: the Medal of Honor. It was dawn on the morning of the 21st. The sun rose over the fields of Hue and painted the sky red, an eerie sight during these bloody days of the Tet Offensive.

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    Apr 8, 2016 · Such was the case of soldier Joe Hooper who had a penchant for picking up awards for valor in combat along with an Article 15 or two for disciplinary issues. In fact, less than a year prior to conducting the action which awarded him the Medal of Honor he had been busted down in rank back to Corporal. However, by the time that action came around ...