World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Howard Theodore Cook
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
Honored By
Lisa A. Cook
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN THE ARMY AIR FORCE AS A WARRANT OFFICER. AS A GUNNER, HE GROUPED THE CHECKER TAIL CLAN AND SAW ACTION OVER AFRICA. SHOT DOWN BUT SURVIVED HIS INJURIES. RECEIVED SEVERAL MEDALS INCLUDING THE PURPLE HEART.