An Unpopular Hero - SSG Joe R. Hooper
Abstract
Joe Hooper was born in Piedmont, South Carolina on 8 August 1938. He was born to John Henry Hooper and his wife Maggie. He was one of four children and grew up in a poor household without any true role models. John Henry was an alcoholic who would frequently go on drinking binges. However, Joe did have some role models. His heroes were Audie Murphy and John Wayne. Whenever Joe had the chance, he would go down to the local movie house to see "To Hell and Back," "Sands of Iwo Jima," or "Flying Leathernecks." He learned at an early age how war tested a man's courage and character from these movies. James Dean was another hero of Joe's. He used to see himself in the role James Dean played in "Rebel without a Cause." The ups and downs of his life and career were often reflected in that same image.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 03, 2006
- Accession Number
- AD1118010
Entities
People
- Gary Jr W. Coleman
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy