John O. Hopple
Home Town: Maywood, Illinois
Status: MIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 192d Tank Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 7 February 1942. Sergeant Hopple's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 27 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John O. Hopple (20600408), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with