World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph D. Cockerham, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Honored By
G. Holcomb
Served with the 9th infantry and participated in campaigns in Africa, Sicily, Utah beach on D-day, northern France, and the battle of the bulge. He was in the first platoon that crossed the rhine river into Germany. awarded the bronze star for bravery.