Monroe C. Hooper

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Monroe C. Hooper (ASN: 1316313), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Corporal Hooper distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the Bellicourt area, France, 29 September 1918, in aiding in the capture of 92 prisoners.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Monroe C. Hooper, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 10. 1918. Knocked down by the explosion of an explosive bullet beneath his helmet, Corporal Hooper regained his feet and led the members of his patrol against a hostile patrol which had been encountered. Though he and his men were outnumbered nearly five to one, he led the advance against the enemy, himself killing seven Germans.