World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Cockerill
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Sumter, South Carolina
Honored By
Mr. John G. Cockerill
Relationship
Son
Rifle Instructor, Paris Island, South Carolina until August 3, 1943. Assigned to the USS Canberra, Marine Detachment, an anti-aircraft gunner, October 14, 1943 to April 1, 1945. October 13, 1944, USS Canberra was torpedoed; 36 men Killed In Action.