SWANSEA, S.C. (WIS) - A World War II veteran was awarded France’s highest decoration for his service protecting European allies during the war. Staff Sgt. Bruce Cook, 100, received the National Order ...
More than 80 years after he flew over occupied France in World War II, a 100-year-old American veteran received the highest French military honor. Retired Staff Sgt. Phillip Bruce Cook was presented ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At 18 years old, Staff Sgt. Phillip “Bruce” Cook flew 35 missions as a ball turret gunner in a B-17 Flying Fortress, tasked with ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Retired Staff Sgt. Phillip Bruce Cook stands in front of a B-17 ball turret, like the kind he used to fight in. More than 80 years ...
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100-year-old B-17 turret gunner knighted by France
At 18 years old, Staff Sgt. Phillip "Bruce" Cook flew 35 missions as a ball turret gunner in a B-17 Flying Fortress, tasked with fighting for air supremacy over occupied Europe. Now, more than 80 ...
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