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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Elmer L. Cook

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Louisville, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE CAVALRY ON NOVEMBER 19, 1940 AND INDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 25 AT URBANA, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND ASSIGNED TO SERVICE COMPANY, 106TH CAVALRY. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH A CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY AS A PRIVATE ON NOVEMBER 19, 1941 AT CAMP LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA. SERVICE WAS 6 DAYS SHORT OF QUALIFYING FOR THE AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL.