Memorial: Arnold Jerome Cook MOM2(SS)
Arnold Jerome Cook MOM2(SS)
Arnold J Cook MOM2(SS)
Description
Arnold Jerome Cook MOM2(SS) went down with his ship the USS Herring on June 1, 1944. The Herring was sunk by gunfire from shore batteries near Point Tagan, Matsuwa Island, Kuriles. All 84 men were lost. His memorial stone shows a date of Jan 12, 1946. Arnold was entitled to wear the Purple Heart. His service number was 300-82-67. Photos and information courtesy of Cheri Bradle Suastegui, Daughter of Virginia Carpenter, Arnold's classmate and friend at Laona High School, Laona, Wisconsin. Other information thanks to Charles Hinman
Location
Address:
Laona Cemetery Laona WI 54541
Website:
http://www.ussubvets.org/home.asp
Phone:
520-329-7068
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Headstone for Arnold J. Cook at Laona Cemetery, Laona, WI photos courtesy of Cheri Bradle Suastegui
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