Requesting any information on Richard S Cook
Posted: 12 Oct 2025 1616
Requesting any information on Richard S Cook
I am looking for any information on my father, Richard S Cook. I currently have limited information. His service records were destroyed in the fire at the National Archives in St Louis, Missouri.
What I do know:
- Flew a B-24 Liberator in the Pacific.
- Flew with the same crew and plane during his entire duty.
- I have several of my father’s metals, which includes a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. I remember him telling me he was awarded several Bronze Stars but only received one medal.
- At the end of the war his plane was destroyed in a typhoon. Since he could not fly back to the US, he was assigned (in Japan) to setup housing for US officials and military officers.
I am interested in any information about Richard S Cook, his plane, crew, and assigned air bases.
Thank you,
Richard Cook (Son)
I am looking for any information on my father, Richard S Cook. I currently have limited information. His service records were destroyed in the fire at the National Archives in St Louis, Missouri.
What I do know:
- Flew a B-24 Liberator in the Pacific.
- Flew with the same crew and plane during his entire duty.
- I have several of my father’s metals, which includes a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. I remember him telling me he was awarded several Bronze Stars but only received one medal.
- At the end of the war his plane was destroyed in a typhoon. Since he could not fly back to the US, he was assigned (in Japan) to setup housing for US officials and military officers.
I am interested in any information about Richard S Cook, his plane, crew, and assigned air bases.
Thank you,
Richard Cook (Son)