World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard L. Cookson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dover, Ohio
Honored By
Richard Cookson & Julie Slone
Relationship
Son & Daughter
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED ON CANTON ISLAND AND IN THE INVASIONS OF GUAM AND OKINAWA. SERVED ON AN 90 MM ANTI-ARTILLERY BATTERY, RIFLE SHARPSHOOTER. RECEIVED BATTLE STARS. 77TH DIVISION ATTACHED TO THE 10TH ARMY.