Private Kenneth Ivan Hooper
08 Dec 1912 - 08 Aug 1988
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Caption & credit
Ken Hooper in his Coastguard Uniform c1950 (via B Groves)
Biography
The son of Ivan and Alice (nee Buckett) Hooper.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown Patrol | Patrol member | 14 Aug 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EPG. 208223
Address
Lucerne Private Hotel, 12 Pier Street, Sandown, Isle of Wight
Other information
Along with Rapkins and Moorman he was a member of the Crescent Road Section of the Auxiliary Fire Service 1939-1945, serving as a driver. He resigned on 8 Jul 1941 to join the Patrol.
He was also very active in Scouting. In 1950 he was awarded Scouts Silver Cross for his part in the rescue of 6 boys from Sandown Cliffs while he was an assistant Rover Scout leader. He would subsequently receive the Scout Silver Acorn and became Group Chairman.
He served over 35 years as a Coastguard at Sandown.
Other pictures
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Caption & credit
The Lucerne Private Hotel seen in a contemporary directory advert
References
TNA ref WO199/3391,
Scout Scoop Feb 1976 (courtesy Barry Groves)
Sandown Fire Brigade Roll of Honour
Sandown Fire Brigade resignation letter