- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Colonel
- Unit:
- Bomber Command, Fifth Air Force, U.S. Army Air Forces
- Awarded on:
- August 28th, 1945
"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff for the FIFTH Air Force Bomber Command in the Pacific Theater of Action during the period from May 1943 to October 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cooper and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces."
As Chief of Staff