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USS Cook

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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.

  • The USS Cook (APD-130), was launched on 26 August 1944.
  • The USS Cook (FF-1083), was launched on 23 January 1971.

    • Third ship, currently in commission, is named after Donald Cook, a Vietnam War POW:

  • The USS Cook (DDG-75), launched on 3 May 1997.

    • References

    USS Cook Wikipedia
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