Andrew F. Cook, Jr.

"Andrew Cook" redirects here. For other uses, see Andrew Cook (disambiguation).
Andrew Fred Cook, Jr.
Born January 2, 1920
Alpoca, West Virginia
Died November 4, 1942 (aged 22)
KIA on Guadalcanal
Place of burial National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1938-1942
Rank Second Lieutenant
Battles/wars World War II
Battle of Guadalcanal
Awards Navy Cross
Purple Heart

Andrew Fred Cook, Jr. (January 2, 1920 November 4, 1942) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was killed in action in the Battle of Guadalcanal November 4, 1942, receiving the Navy Cross for gallantry and self-sacrifice in the action in which he gave his life.

Early life and service

He was the older brother of fellow Navy Cross recipient Dallas Harry Cook. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps September 15, 1938. Cook served in the field from May 10, 1942, and he was promoted to second lieutenant July 14, 1942.

Award citation

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Andrew Fred Cook (0-12644), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service while serving with Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 4 November 1942. While a patrol, actively engaged in seeking out hostile forces in the vicinity of the Mallimbiu River, Second Lieutenant Cook, upon sudden contact with Japanese troops, boldly rushed the crew of an enemy machine gun and was killed while attempting to destroy them. His courageous self-sacrifice contributed materially to the rout and destruction of Japanese forces in that area and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave up his life in the defense of his country. Board Serial: 00232 (Secretary of the Navy, Signed April 23, 1943)

Legacy

USS Cook (APD-130) and USS Cook (FF-1083) have been named after the brothers.

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