Genealogies from Clay, Effingham, Richland, and Wayne Counties in Illinois
1926 - 1977 (50 years)| Name | Cockerel, Jack Eugene 'Jackie' | |
| Birth | 15 Jul 1926 | Illinois  [1, 2] |
| Gender | Male | |
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1930 Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, page 01a 1930 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, (District 0003) (Village), image 01, page 01a |
| Reference Number | COCK.J001 | |
| _FGRAVE | 26559562 | |
| Military Service | Korean War, United States Navy [1] | |
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Flag of the United States, 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… |
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United States Navy Shield |
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United States Navy |
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United States Navy Enlisted Rates |
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Military Service Ribbons, Korean War (Generic) NOTE: This is a generic list of awards for Korean War Veterans This veteran may be entitled to fewer or more awards than shown here Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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Korean War (1950-1953) |
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Korea |
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| Military Service | World War II, Seaman First Class, United States Navy [1, 5] | |
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USS Baltimore (CA-68), United States Navy |
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USS Sumter (APA-52), United States Navy |
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American Campaign Medal, United States |
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Combat Action Ribbon, United States Navy and United States Marine Corps |
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List of Hull Classifications, United States Navy |
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Naval Station Great Lakes, North Chicago, Illinois |
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Philippine Liberation Medal, Republic of the Philippines |
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Seaman |
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United States Navy |
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United States Navy Enlisted Rates |
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World War II (1939-1945) |
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World War II Victory Medal, United States Military |
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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. … |
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World War II Honoree, Cockerel, Jack Eugene (1926-1977) |
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Flag of the United States, 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… |
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Combat Action Ribbon, United States Navy and United States Marine Corps |
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Military Service Ribbons, Jack Eugene 'Jackie' Cockerel (1926-1977) Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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American Campaign Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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Philippine Liberation Medal, Republic of the Philippines |
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Seaman (SN) (E-3), United States Navy |
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Seaman 1st Class (S1c), United States Navy, World War II Seaman Branch rating badges were the only ones worn on the right sleeve, all other branches were worn on the left. |
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Seaman 1st Class (S1c), United States Navy, World War II, Shoulder Piping Seaman Branch rating badges were the only ones worn on the right sleeve; all other branches were worn on the left. |
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United States Navy Shield |
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World War II Victory Medal, United States Military |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 01 of 26 pages 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. This… |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 02 of 26 pages 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. This… |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 03 of 26 pages 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. This… |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 08 of 26 pages 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. This… |
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. |
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| Death | 19 Mar 1977 [1] | |
| Burial | Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1] |
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| Person ID | I18404 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 23 Jul 2026 | |
| Father | Cockerel, Seabury 'Berry', b. 15 Jul 1885, Edmonson County, Kentucky, d. 28 Jul 1975, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 90 years) | |
| Mother | Karnes, Anna Louise, b. 26 Aug 1898, Illinois d. 23 Sep 1988 (Age 90 years) | |
| Marriage | Y [2, 6] | |
| Family ID | F8251 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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