Young County Heroes

They Paid Dearly That We Might Live Freely. Remember Them.

Cooper, William Thomas

William Thomas Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.Z. Cooper, Olney. Entered Army in 1943, trained at Camp Roberts, Cal. Served in Pacific, Saipan, Philippines, Okinawa, Japan. Awarded 3 Battle Stars, 1 Purple Heart, Phil. Lib. Ribbon, Combat Badge and GC Medal. Wounded in Okinawa, 1945, discharged in 1945.