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James
Knox
Cockrell
1893-11-08

–

1965-05-14

Born:

, 

Florida

James Cockrell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1916. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1947

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry) James Knox Cockrell, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1943 to 1947.