John R. Hoover

John Ralph Hoover (7 August 1921 in Cresson, Pennsylvania - 24 December 1999 in Alexandria, Virginia) was a American Major in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired as a Colonel in 1969.

Awards & Decorations

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1944 as Major and Pilot in the 7th Photographic Group (Reconnaissance), 8th Reconnaissance Wing (Provisional), Eighth Air Force
 * Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak leaf cluster
 * Air Medal with 11 oak leaf clusters