152217 Captain Harold Edward HOOPER, MiD, 6 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers: 20/01/1943

Discussion in 'British Army Units - Others' started by dbf, Jul 27, 2021.

  1. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Personal Number: 152217
    Rank: Captain
    Name: Harold Edward HOOPER, MiD
    Unit: 6 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers


    London Gazette: 23 September 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4227/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
    Inniskilling Fus.
    Capt. H. E. Hooper (152217). (Died of wounds.)
     
    Last edited: Jul 27, 2021
  2. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

  3. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Casualty Details | CWGC
    CAPTAIN HAROLD EDWARD HOOPER
    Service Number: 152217
    Awards: Mentioned in Despatches
    Regiment & Unit/Ship: 6th Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
    Date of Death: Died 20 January 1943
    Age 33 years old
    Buried or commemorated at MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY
    Grave Reference: 12. B. 6.
    Location: Tunisia
    Additional Info: Son of Frank Percy and Lena Hooper; husband of Edith Annas Eliza Hooper, of Loughton, Essex.
    Personal Inscription: HE DIED THE NOBLEST DEATH A MAN MAY DIE, FIGHTING FOR GOD, RIGHT AND LIBERTY
     
  4. bexley84

    bexley84 Well-Known Member

    Captain Hooper died as a result of previous wounds suffered on Grandstand.

    133_132a-Hooper - Copy.JPG
     
    4jonboy, CL1 and dbf like this.

Share This Page