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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James W. 'Walt' Cook

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Liberal, Missouri

Honored By

Joplin Lodge 501, B.P.O.E.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CORPORAL. AIRPLANE AND ENGINE MECHANIC IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. ASSIGNED TO THE HEADQUARTERS SQUADRON OF THE 5TH AIR FORCE. PERFORMED INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ON ALL TYPES OF AIRCRAFT. EXAMINED AND REPAIRED ENGINES, WINGS, FUSELAGE, LANDING GEAR AND TAIL ASSEMBLY. REPAIRED ALL BATTLE DAMAGE AND WAS RESPONSIBLE THAT AIRCRAFT WERE COMBAT SERVICEABLE.