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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Boatswain’s Mate Third Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Henrico (APA-45)

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1950

    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 375 (March 14, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Kenneth J. Cooke (NSN: 3645125), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while attached to U.S.S. HENRICO (APA-45), as Coxswain of an assault boat during the amphibious assault against Inchon on 15 September 1950, in an area subjected to enemy gunfire. After successfully discharging his troops and after backing clear of the beach, he observed that one or more of a small group of Marines near the seawall under heavy rifle and machine gun fire had been wounded. Without regard for personal danger, he again beached his boat, took on board the wounded Marine and transported him to safety and medical care. His heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty and his outstanding courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.