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Cook, Lewis R. Sr.

Cook, Lewis R. Sr.

Male 1923 - 1999  (76 years)


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  • Name Cook, Lewis R. 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Birth 6 Apr 1923 
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number COOK.L001 
    _FGRAVE 188401234 
    Military Service World War II, Private, 151st Quartermaster Laundry, United States Army  [1
    Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007

    On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans.

    Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event.

    This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. …
    United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)

    In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…
    World War II Honoree, Cook, Lewis R. (1923-1999)
    World War II Honoree, Cook, Lewis R. (1923-1999)
    United States Army
    United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia
    World War II
    (1939-1945)
    United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)
    In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959, a…
    Death 26 Jul 1999  [2
    Burial Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I11743  Carl Wayne Gray Research | Cannon - Thompson

    Basil Columbus Cannon and Florena Elizabeth Thompson Descendants
    Last Modified 17 Jul 2023 

    Family Cannon, Mildred Pauline,   b. 27 Nov 1924   d. 14 Jan 1994 (Age 69 years) 
    Children 
     1. Cook, Lewis R. Jr.   d. Bef 13 Nov 2010
    >2. Cook, L.
    >3. Cook, E.
    >4. Cook, M.
    >5. Cook, A.
     6. Cook, Jimmie Roy Sr.,   b. 22 Jul 1950, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jul 2019, Iuka, Marion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)
     7. Cook, E.
    >8. Cook, Thomas,   b. 20 Apr 1966, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Nov 2010, Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 44 years)
    Family ID F2177  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  • Sources 
    1. [S7538] World War II Honoree, Lewis R. Cook, (https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2202417) (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S1840] Olney Daily News (Olney, Richland County, Illinois), Obituary, Cook, Thomas, 44, (Olney Daily News (Olney, Richland County, Illinois), 15 Nov 2010, 10:55 AM), none. (Reliability: 2).