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COOK, Clay Weston - Date of
birth
10 July 1919 -
Age
25 - Place of
birth
Tijeras, Bernalillo County, New Mexico -
Hometown
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
14038520 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
275th Armored Field Artillery Battalion
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
1 January 1945 - Place of
death
Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| G | 10 | 40 |
Immediate family
-
Members
George H. Cook (father)
Mary B. Cook (mother)
Zenna M. Cook (sister)
George W. Cook (brother)
John M. Cook (brother)
Fredrick B. Cook (brother)
More information
Pfc Cook was initially buried at Foy Cemetery near Bastogne in Belgium.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Astrid van Erp, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / 1920 Census
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet