Korean War
| Rank | Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 18 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class Cook was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Electronics Technician Third Class Cook was a crew member of a P2V-5 Neptune patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron 18, based at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland. On October 18, 1953, the engine failed after takeoff and the plane ditched 50 miles southwest of Iceland, killing 9 crewmen.