He enlisted on 25 Sep 1914 an original of the 10th Bn
where he was wounded on August 19
women and children lying dead all over the city
he was re-admitted to the Helena Officers' Hospital on November 28th with "Tonsilitis"
all other enamels are intact on both pieces
Purple Heart Awarded For Wounds In U-Boat Attack certificate_of_authenticity He enlisted on 25 SepPurple Heart; officially numbered 267664, extremely fine. With original Award Document for the 38th General Hospital, May 24th 1944. Footnote: Purple Heart awarded to John R. Cooper, Seaman 1st Cl. 8646381, US Navy Armed Guard, recieved wounds 16th April 1944, when German U Boat U 407 torpedoes U. S. Freighter Meyer London, 17 miles off Derna, Libya. Survivors, including John R. Cooper were rescued by French manned MHS La Malouine before Meyer London