Korean War
| Service # | 032333 |
|---|---|
| Unit | G CO 3 BN 7 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Captain U.S. Marine Corps |
| Entered Service From | Virginia |
| Date of Death | November 27 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
American Campaign Medal
American Defense Service Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Bronze Star
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Good Conduct Medal (Marine Corps)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
For his leadership and valor, Captain Cooney was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with Gold Star, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the American Theatre Campaign Medal, the Asia-Pacific Theatre Campaign Metal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Cooney was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a the commanding officer of Company G, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was killed by a sniper while checking to ensure none of his men were left behind during withdrawal from Hill 1425 near Yudam-ni, North Korea on November 27, 1950. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.