Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel Philip Cochran
(1910-1979)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011
1. Col. Philip Cochran Marker
World War II hero. Cochran distinguished himself as a daring pilot commanding P-40 fighter planes in North Africa and as the colorful leader of the 1st Air Commandos during the invasion of Burma. He became a colonel at the age of 33 and earned such honors as the Distinguished Service Medal and British Distinguished Service Order. The Erie native inspired cartoon characters Flip Corkin in "Terry and the Pirates" and General Philerie in "Steve Canyon."
Erected 2001 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists.
Location. 42° 6.671′ N, 80° 4.395′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of State Street and Glenwood Park Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 505), on the right when traveling south on State Street. Located near the Erie County WWII Memorial in Glenwood Park at the split of State Street and Glenwood Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erie PA 16508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Erie County World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Korean War Memorial
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Also see . . .
1. Col. Philip Cochran - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAhistory website entry (Submitted on March 22, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Philip G. Cochrane at FindAGrave.com. Last name is spelled incorrectly on the website (Submitted on April 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
via Find A Grave, unknown
2. Colonel Philip Cochran
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011
3. Col. Philip Cochran Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 20, 2011
4. Col. Philip Cochran Marker
United States Army Air Force, 1944
5. Colonel Philip Cochran of the USAAF
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 842 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
