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Jack
Cook
KIA (WWII)

Born:

, 

New York

Home:

Queens

, 

New York

Buried: 

Margraten

, 

Holland

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Netherlands

Jack Cook was only 16 years of age when he was killed in action during World War II. He is the youngest soldier buried at A.B.M.C. Netherlands.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    513th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    17th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 17th Airborne Division, General Orders No. 38 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Jack Cook (ASN: 42006641), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations on or about 6 April 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.