Julian Cook

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American Army officer (1916-1990)

United StatesLived 1916 to 1990 · aged 73

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Colonel Julian Aaron Cook was an officer of the United States Army who gained fame during World War II for his crossing of the Waal river during Operation Market Garden in September 1944.

Photos 5

Cook as a West Point cadet in 1940

Cook (second from left) salutes after receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for his 20 September actions in Nijmegen c. January 1945. Reuben Tucker, his regimental commander, stands at the far left.

Awards 5

1945Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Distinguished Service Cross

Bronze Star Medal

Purple Heart

Connected to Julian 6

Frederick Septimus KellyAlso won Distinguished Service Cross

Johan KöhlerAlso won Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class

Fyodor DyachenkoAlso won Distinguished Service Cross

Adriaan PaulenAlso won Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class

Lodewijk ThomsonAlso won Knight of the Military Order of William, 4th class

Sam DrebenAlso won Distinguished Service Cross

About this person

Country

United States

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Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1916 to 1990 · aged 73

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