Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Phillip
G.
Cochran
1910-01-29

–

1979-08-25

Born:

Erie

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Erie

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Erie

, 

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

Trinity Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    December 1943 – May 1944
    War Department General Orders No. 76 (September 22, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Air Corps) Philip G. Cochran (ASN: 0-22464), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period from December 1943 to May 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Cochran and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Northwest African Strategic Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Phillip G. Cochran (ASN: 0-22464), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane in the Northwest African Strategic Air Force, in action in aerial operations in the North Africa, in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Cochran, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.