World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Galen G. Cookson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pittsfield, Maine
Honored By
Christopher Montagna
HE WAS FROM PITTSFIELD, MAINE AND ENTERED THE ARMY ON FEBRUARY 25, 1943. HE SERVED WITH THE 134TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 35TH DIVISION IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION DURING FIGHTING NEAR MORTAIN, FRANCE ON AUGUST 12, 1944.