World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Carl Cook, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
High Point, North Carolina
Honored By
Todd Cook
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 1ST FIGHTER CONTROL SQUADRON. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE LIBERATION AND LUZON. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON NOVEMBER 11, 1943. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH TWO BRONZE SERVICE STARS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH THREE BRONZE SERVICE STARS.