Vietnam War
| Unit | 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Phoenix Arizona |
| Date of Death | January 10 1968 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
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Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Hopper was a member of the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Udorn Air Base, Thailand. On January 10, 1968, he was the bombardier/navigator of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4D) on an "aircap" mission over Hanoi, North Vietnam. His aircraft was damaged by a surface to air missile. He ejected about 15 miles north of Muong Min in Hoa Binh Province, but could not be located. His remains were recovered on April 21, 1998 and identified on January 16, 2002. His name is permanently inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
