Name:
John P. Stopka
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Serial Number:
0-025263
Unit:
502nd Parachute infantry Regiment
Date of Death:
1945-01-14
State:
Wyoming
Cemetery:
Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg
Plot:
E
Row:
9
Grave:
38
Decoration:
Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart
Comments:
John P. Stopka was born on November 14, 1915. He entered the military service in Wyoming. He served in the U.S. Army during the Normandy Invasion of World War II as a Major in HQ 3, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. He died on January 14, 1945 and is now buried in Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg.