Andrew F. Cook, Jr.

Andrew F. Cook, Jr.

Infobox Military Person
name= Andrew Fred Cook, Jr.
born= birth date|1920|1|2
died= death date and age|1942|11|4|1920|1|2
placeofbirth= Alpoca, West Virginia
placeofdeath= KIA on Guadalcanal
placeofburial=


caption=
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Marine Corps
serviceyears= 1938-1942
rank= Second Lieutenant
commands=
unit=
battles= World War II Battle of Guadalcanal
awards= Navy Cross Purple Heart
laterwork=

Andrew Fred Cook, Jr. (2 January 1920 – 4 November 1942) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

Serving in the field from 10 May 1942, he was promoted to second lieutenant 14 July 1942. He was killed in action in the Battle of Guadalcanal 4 November 1942, receiving the Navy Cross for gallantry and self-sacrifice in the action in which he gave his life.

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