KIA Saipan
4th Marine Division
Silver Star Recipient
Maurice L. Cook
Date of death: June 22, 1944
Place of Birth: North Carolina, Darie County
Home of record: Greensboro North Carolina
Status: KIA
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant Maurice L. Cook (MCSN: 252725), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Third Battalion, Twenty-Fifth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division during action against enemy Japanese forces at Saipan, Marianas Islands on 22 June 1944. Promptly assuming command of his platoon when the leader became a casualty during a furious attack against heavily fortified, Japanese held hill 504, Gunnery Sergeant Cook skillfully reorganized his men under constant, intense barrages of hostile machine gun and mortar fire then boldly led them in a brilliantly executed attack. Setting up an effective defense against determined enemy counter attacks, he repeatedly exposed himself to the enemy's fierce opposition in order to gain more advantageous firing positions for his men and despite the tremendous odds fought unceasingly against the fanatic Japanese until fatally struck down by a bursting shell. By his forceful and inspiring leadership, outstanding fortitude and cool and courageous action in the face of grave peril, Gunnery Sergeant Cook contributed essentially to the success of our operations against this vital hostile stronghold and his unrelenting devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Gunnery Sergeant Maurice L. Cook gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 13002 (April 19, 1945)
Action Date: June 22, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 25th Marines
Division: 4th Marine Division
4th Marine Division
Silver Star Recipient
Maurice L. Cook
Date of death: June 22, 1944
Place of Birth: North Carolina, Darie County
Home of record: Greensboro North Carolina
Status: KIA
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant Maurice L. Cook (MCSN: 252725), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Third Battalion, Twenty-Fifth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division during action against enemy Japanese forces at Saipan, Marianas Islands on 22 June 1944. Promptly assuming command of his platoon when the leader became a casualty during a furious attack against heavily fortified, Japanese held hill 504, Gunnery Sergeant Cook skillfully reorganized his men under constant, intense barrages of hostile machine gun and mortar fire then boldly led them in a brilliantly executed attack. Setting up an effective defense against determined enemy counter attacks, he repeatedly exposed himself to the enemy's fierce opposition in order to gain more advantageous firing positions for his men and despite the tremendous odds fought unceasingly against the fanatic Japanese until fatally struck down by a bursting shell. By his forceful and inspiring leadership, outstanding fortitude and cool and courageous action in the face of grave peril, Gunnery Sergeant Cook contributed essentially to the success of our operations against this vital hostile stronghold and his unrelenting devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Gunnery Sergeant Maurice L. Cook gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 13002 (April 19, 1945)
Action Date: June 22, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 25th Marines
Division: 4th Marine Division
KIA Saipan
4th Marine Division
Silver Star Recipient
Maurice L. Cook
Date of death: June 22, 1944
Place of Birth: North Carolina, Darie County
Home of record: Greensboro North Carolina
Status: KIA
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant Maurice L. Cook (MCSN: 252725), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Third Battalion, Twenty-Fifth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division during action against enemy Japanese forces at Saipan, Marianas Islands on 22 June 1944. Promptly assuming command of his platoon when the leader became a casualty during a furious attack against heavily fortified, Japanese held hill 504, Gunnery Sergeant Cook skillfully reorganized his men under constant, intense barrages of hostile machine gun and mortar fire then boldly led them in a brilliantly executed attack. Setting up an effective defense against determined enemy counter attacks, he repeatedly exposed himself to the enemy's fierce opposition in order to gain more advantageous firing positions for his men and despite the tremendous odds fought unceasingly against the fanatic Japanese until fatally struck down by a bursting shell. By his forceful and inspiring leadership, outstanding fortitude and cool and courageous action in the face of grave peril, Gunnery Sergeant Cook contributed essentially to the success of our operations against this vital hostile stronghold and his unrelenting devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Gunnery Sergeant Maurice L. Cook gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 13002 (April 19, 1945)
Action Date: June 22, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 25th Marines
Division: 4th Marine Division
4th Marine Division
Silver Star Recipient
Maurice L. Cook
Date of death: June 22, 1944
Place of Birth: North Carolina, Darie County
Home of record: Greensboro North Carolina
Status: KIA
Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Gunnery Sergeant Maurice L. Cook (MCSN: 252725), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Third Battalion, Twenty-Fifth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division during action against enemy Japanese forces at Saipan, Marianas Islands on 22 June 1944. Promptly assuming command of his platoon when the leader became a casualty during a furious attack against heavily fortified, Japanese held hill 504, Gunnery Sergeant Cook skillfully reorganized his men under constant, intense barrages of hostile machine gun and mortar fire then boldly led them in a brilliantly executed attack. Setting up an effective defense against determined enemy counter attacks, he repeatedly exposed himself to the enemy's fierce opposition in order to gain more advantageous firing positions for his men and despite the tremendous odds fought unceasingly against the fanatic Japanese until fatally struck down by a bursting shell. By his forceful and inspiring leadership, outstanding fortitude and cool and courageous action in the face of grave peril, Gunnery Sergeant Cook contributed essentially to the success of our operations against this vital hostile stronghold and his unrelenting devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Gunnery Sergeant Maurice L. Cook gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 13002 (April 19, 1945)
Action Date: June 22, 1944
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Gunnery Sergeant
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Regiment: 25th Marines
Division: 4th Marine Division
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