World War II Honoree

Robert D. Cooke

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Greensboro, North Carolina

Honored By

Ruth Cooke

Relationship

Wife

SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT WITH COMPANY B, 8TH DIVISION OF THE 1ST ARMY AND WAS 1 OF 12 HONOR GUARDS FOR PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AND ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF GENERAL GEORGE MARSHALL WHEN HE REVIEWED THE 28TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. SHIPPED OVERSEAS TO FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, HOLLAND AND BERLIN RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS, A BRONZE STAR, 4 COMPANY STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND COMBAT BADGE.