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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Wesley Cook

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Payne County, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER WITH THE 12TH CAVALRY REGIMENT. HIS REGIMENT WAS AMONG THE FIRST UNITS TO ARRIVE IN JAPAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1945 FOR OCCUPATION DUTY. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH 'JAPAN' CLASP, AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH BRONZE STAR. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.