Charlie William Loopey was born on August 16, 1911, in Sapulpa, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the son of Charlie A. Loopey and Bessie M. Lytle. He was married to Oleta Ann Hussong Loopey. He entered active service on April 9, 1945. He served in the United States Army with the 740th Tank Battalion in World War II. Known as the “Daredevil Tankers”, the 740th was a separate battalion that fought from Utah Beach all the way to the Baltic Sea in support of various divisions of the US war effort.

Charlie was released from military service on December 2, 1947, reenlisted in the United States Army on December 13, 1947, and later received his final discharge on April 6, 1949. He died on December 30, 2003, and is now buried in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA.

Silver Star Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Charlie William Loopey (ASN: 38400022), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 740th Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 22 December 1944, in Belgium. During an attack against the enemy, Staff Sergeant Loopey courageously and aggressively moved his tank into position near a building occupied by the enemy and despite heavy hostile fire being directed against the tank, remained in the turret directing firing until the enemy positions were neutralized. During the action, the vehicle was hit three times, but Staff Sergeant Loopey remained in the exposed position in order to direct more effective fire. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Loopey, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

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