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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

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

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.