IN UNIFORM
Cpl. Norman L. Hoopingarner, whose mother, Mrs. Ruth Graham, resides at 1206 Sixth Street, recently, was awarded the bronze Star for heroic achievement in action with the Fifth Army in northern Italy. The citation accompanying the bronze star states, “Cpl. Hoopingarner’s display of courage and devotion to duty in the face of grave danger was outstanding and merits high commendation."
Source: The Sioux City Journal, March 27, 1945
