USS Cook
Encyclopedia
Two ships of the United States Navy
have been named Cook, after two brothers: Andrew F. Cook, Jr.
and Dallas H. Cook
. Both served in the Marine Corps
, and both were awarded the Navy Cross
, posthumously.
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
have been named Cook, after two brothers: Andrew F. Cook, Jr.
Andrew F. Cook, Jr.
Andrew Fred Cook, Jr. was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was killed in action in the Battle of Guadalcanal November 4, 1942, receiving the Navy Cross for gallantry and self-sacrifice in the action in which he gave his life.-Early life and service:He was the...
and Dallas H. Cook
Dallas H. Cook
Sergeant Dallas Harry Cook was a United States Marine who served in the Marine Raiders during World War II. He was he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the Makin Island Raid....
. Both served in the Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
, and both were awarded the Navy Cross
Navy Cross
The Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all...
, posthumously.
- The , was launched on 26 August 1944.
- The , was launched on 23 January 1971.