Korean War
| Service # | 17275139 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 13 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Cook was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Cook was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On April 13, 1951, while fighting the enemy near the Hontan River, North Korea, he was Killed in Action from shoulder and neck wounds.