Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sgt. Hoke S. Cooley, Sr.
U.S. Army
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
1. Sgt. Hoke S. Cooley, Sr. Marker
Died in service
World War II
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 33° 14.73′ N, 84° 15.846′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is at the intersection of South Hill Street (Business U.S. 19) and West Poplar Street, on the right when traveling south on South Hill Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Hill St, Griffin GA 30224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tech 4 Talmadge Thomas Meyers (a few steps from this marker); Pvt. Charles L. Awtry (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. William R. Coulter, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary International (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pvt. Floyd Anderson (about 600 feet away); 1st Lt. James Martin (about 600 feet away); 1st Lt. W.R. "Bill" Jones
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More about this marker. Plaque is part of Honor Our KIA, a community initiative to commemorate Griffin and Spalding County soldiers who have died during combat since World War I. Each plaque is accompanied by a QR code that links to the soldier's biography on the project's website.
Regarding Sgt. Hoke S. Cooley, Sr.. He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Also see . . . Hoke S. Cooley, Sr. Biography by Honor Our KIA. (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
2. Sgt. Hoke S. Cooley, Sr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
