Sgt Vivian F Hoover

Vivian Floyd Hoover, son of John and Eva Nelms (Hagan) Hoover, was born December 28, 1909 in Bates County, Missouri. He registered for the draft October 16, 1940 and enlisted in the Army February 16, 1942. He was a Squad Leader in Company C, 137th Infantry Regiment and landed at Omaha Beach, Normandy France July 7, 1944. He was promoted to Sergeant July 27 and awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge August 1, 1944. Sgt Vivian F Hoover was reported missing August 13, 1944 about 10 miles south of Mortain, France and was later confirmed killed in action on that date. He was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star Medal for heroic service during the battle in which he died. He is buried at Englewood Cemetery Clinton MO.

Bronze Star Medal Citation

Sergeant Vivian F Hoover, 37145006, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in the vicinity of * * * , France, on 12 August 1944. After personally reconnoitering several routes in order to reach the forward slope of Hill Number 310, where his squad had been assigned the mission of establishing an outpost, Sergeant Hoover found that the only available route was exposed to direct enemy artillery fire. He chose to be the first to use the route, and was mortally wounded by enemy shell fire as he neared his objective. His leadership ability, courage and disregard for personal safety reflect credit upon his character as a soldier. Entered military service from Missouri.

General Orders No. 40 Headquarters 35th Infantry Division. October 5, 1944

134th Infantry Regiment Website

35th Infantry Division Research Center

Sgt Vivian F Hoover

137th Infantry Regiment, Company C

The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO -September 14, 1944