Archie D. Cook, Aviation Ordnanceman, First Class

Creator

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Identifier

20032414

Description

Archie D. Cook, Aviation Ordnanceman, First Class, is pictured here. He is shown standing against a bare wall, facing front, dressed in uniform, and smiling for the camera. He is visiting his wife and six-week-old daughter at 3433 Wayside Street, Fort Worth, Texas. This Bunker Hill crewman shared his experience of seeing his shipmates on the vessel pile up in death trying to escape from a bomber squadron ready room. His story added another chapter to the tale of the United States Ship (USS) Bunker Hill. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, June 30, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-06-29

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-345

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Cook, Archie D. (AOM1); Cook, Archie D. (Mrs.); Military personnel; Military uniforms; Spouses; Ships; Bunker Hill (Aircraft carrier : CV-17)