Gilbert R. Cook
Gilbert Richard Cook (December 30, 1889 – September 19, 1963) was a senior United States Army officer. He had a 36-year military career and served in both World War I and World War II. During World War I he served in France and Germany, and commanded the 104th Infantry Division, and the XII Corps during World War II.
Gilbert R. Cook | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Doc" |
| Born | December 30, 1889 Texarkana, Arkansas, United States |
| Died | September 19, 1963 (aged 73) La Jolla, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1908–1959 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3756 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 21st Infantry Regiment 104th Infantry Division XII Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Honour (France) Croix de Guerre (France) |
| Spouse(s) |
Doris Frederick
(m. 1914; died 1936) |
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