Harry served as a Junior 3rd Mate, S.S. Arthur Middleton, U.S Merchant Marine, during World War II.
He resided in New London, Connecticut prior to the war.
The Arthur Middletown was hit by two torpedos from German submarine U-73 and exploed within 17 minutes off the coast of Casablanca during the war.
" 78 " out of the 81 on board lost their lives.
Harry was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking during the war.
He was awarded the Mariner's Combat Bar with a Star.
He married Barbara Ann Rice on October 3, 1942 in Prince George, Maryland.
Other notes found about Harry :
Harry A. Cooke was born and raised in New London and a graduate of Admiral Farragut and the New York Maritime Academy.
In 1942 he applied to be an officer in the US Navy. While waiting he enjoyed life in Boston and New York. His mother nagged him about how he was enjoying life so while so many were serving their country.
In frustration he joined the Merchant Marine and went aboard the Arthur Middleton. His tragic death was followed by a letter in February 1943, granting admission into the US Navy as an officer.
In the only letter received from him just prior to his sailing from New York was that he was put in charge of taking care of the ship's cat. His death devastated his family for generations.
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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He resided in New London, Connecticut prior to the war.
The Arthur Middletown was hit by two torpedos from German submarine U-73 and exploed within 17 minutes off the coast of Casablanca during the war.
" 78 " out of the 81 on board lost their lives.
Harry was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking during the war.
He was awarded the Mariner's Combat Bar with a Star.
He married Barbara Ann Rice on October 3, 1942 in Prince George, Maryland.
Other notes found about Harry :
Harry A. Cooke was born and raised in New London and a graduate of Admiral Farragut and the New York Maritime Academy.
In 1942 he applied to be an officer in the US Navy. While waiting he enjoyed life in Boston and New York. His mother nagged him about how he was enjoying life so while so many were serving their country.
In frustration he joined the Merchant Marine and went aboard the Arthur Middleton. His tragic death was followed by a letter in February 1943, granting admission into the US Navy as an officer.
In the only letter received from him just prior to his sailing from New York was that he was put in charge of taking care of the ship's cat. His death devastated his family for generations.
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Harry served as a Junior 3rd Mate, S.S. Arthur Middleton, U.S Merchant Marine, during World War II.
He resided in New London, Connecticut prior to the war.
The Arthur Middletown was hit by two torpedos from German submarine U-73 and exploed within 17 minutes off the coast of Casablanca during the war.
" 78 " out of the 81 on board lost their lives.
Harry was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking during the war.
He was awarded the Mariner's Combat Bar with a Star.
He married Barbara Ann Rice on October 3, 1942 in Prince George, Maryland.
Other notes found about Harry :
Harry A. Cooke was born and raised in New London and a graduate of Admiral Farragut and the New York Maritime Academy.
In 1942 he applied to be an officer in the US Navy. While waiting he enjoyed life in Boston and New York. His mother nagged him about how he was enjoying life so while so many were serving their country.
In frustration he joined the Merchant Marine and went aboard the Arthur Middleton. His tragic death was followed by a letter in February 1943, granting admission into the US Navy as an officer.
In the only letter received from him just prior to his sailing from New York was that he was put in charge of taking care of the ship's cat. His death devastated his family for generations.
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
He resided in New London, Connecticut prior to the war.
The Arthur Middletown was hit by two torpedos from German submarine U-73 and exploed within 17 minutes off the coast of Casablanca during the war.
" 78 " out of the 81 on board lost their lives.
Harry was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking during the war.
He was awarded the Mariner's Combat Bar with a Star.
He married Barbara Ann Rice on October 3, 1942 in Prince George, Maryland.
Other notes found about Harry :
Harry A. Cooke was born and raised in New London and a graduate of Admiral Farragut and the New York Maritime Academy.
In 1942 he applied to be an officer in the US Navy. While waiting he enjoyed life in Boston and New York. His mother nagged him about how he was enjoying life so while so many were serving their country.
In frustration he joined the Merchant Marine and went aboard the Arthur Middleton. His tragic death was followed by a letter in February 1943, granting admission into the US Navy as an officer.
In the only letter received from him just prior to his sailing from New York was that he was put in charge of taking care of the ship's cat. His death devastated his family for generations.
Bio by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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