My father, Henry L. Hooper, served in World War II in Europe, and I believe he was in the 11th Armored Division because of the shoulder patch I have from his uniform. He passed away in 1983, but while my brother and I were children he told us some stories of his experiences in the war. I believe he trained in Louisiana and/or Texas before being sent to Europe, and at some point he achieved the rank of captain. As I recall he explained that the key work of his unit (perhaps "unit" is not the proper term) was to blow up bridges to prevent the Germans from advancing. I know this is a simplification, however; he never spoke of the terrors of the war in his stories. Could you tell me how I might find more information on his service during WWII? I am just beginning my search. In any case, thank you so much for this wonderful and informative site! Best, Susan Hooper