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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

David S. Cockerell

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Louisville, Kentucky

Honored By

Mrs. David S. Cockerell

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served on the USS South Dakota. One tour to Orkney Islands, in the North Atlantic. Rest of the time in the Southwest Pacific, New Guinea to Okinawa. Plank Owner on the South Dakota. Last time in the service, served on the USS Washington with flag 'Combat Division 6'. 1/15/42- 9/28/45, duration of service.