Gilbert R. Cook
United States Army general (1889–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gilbert Richard Cook[2] (December 30, 1889 – September 19, 1963) was a senior United States Army officer. He had a 36-year military career and served in both World War I and World War II. During World War I he served in France and Germany, and commanded the 104th Infantry Division, and the XII Corps during World War II.
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Gilbert R. Cook | |
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Nickname(s) | "Doc"[1] |
Born | (1889-12-30)December 30, 1889 Texarkana, Arkansas, United States |
Died | September 19, 1963(1963-09-19) (aged 73) La Jolla, California, United States |
Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1908–1959 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-3756 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | 21st Infantry Regiment 104th Infantry Division XII Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Honour (France) Croix de Guerre (France) |
Spouse(s) |
Doris Frederick
(m. 1914; died 1936) |
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