Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technician 5th Grade (T-5)

Awarded on:

1945

"For meritorious service in action against the enemy from June 10, 1944 to December 1944 in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Because of the skillful performance of T5 Hoover, assistant airplane engine mechanic, the battalion at all times had planes in the air to maintain observance of enemy positions and to execute fire missions."