Mentioned in Dispatches 1944, wounded in action.
The DT 13/05/43 reported that Floyd was stationed at Barriefield was on a weekend at his parents home. The DT 8/04/43 reported that Floyd was at Ipperwash camp when he was given a weekend leave. Pte. Hooper was stationed at Barriefield when he was given a two week leave. DT 8/07/43 Pte Hooper was reported home on a weekend leave in February, from his training at Stratford, ON. DT 18/02/43 The DT 12/08/43 reported that Pte. Floyd Hooper had arrived safely in the British Isle.
Floyd passed away 27 June, 1979.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Awards | 1939 to 1943 Star, C.V.S.M. and Oak Leaf Cluster |
Sources | CDN-Obit (Vaughn) (11/03/15), IODE-CM Dresden(P) |
Supplemental Information | Born in Dresden, ON. the son of Harry and Eva (nee Corner) Hooper, brother of Madlynn, Greta, Willa, Carol, Vaughn D (2015) and Clifford. CDN-Obit (Vaughn) 11/03/15. Afa: IODE-CM Dresden(P). |
Age | 19 |
Birthplace | Born- May 12th, 1923 |
When Enlisted | December 2nd, 1942 |
Next of Kin | Parents- Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hooper |
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