Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pvt. Samuel Leon Cook
U.S. Army
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° 14.872′ N, 84° 15.618′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is at the intersection of South 5th Street11 and East Wall Street, on the right when traveling north on South 5th Street11. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 S 5th St, Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seaman First Class Calvin Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Robert Lewis Stephens (within shouting distance of this marker); Cpl. Albert R. Goen (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Robert A. Underwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Tech 4 George Henry Allen (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pvt. Joe V. McDonald (about 500 feet away); Pvt. Rufus Jack Thompson (about 500 feet away); Lt. Walter Benjamin Forbes, Jr. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.
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 Pvt. Samuel Leon Cook. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.
Also see . . . Pvt Samuel Leon Cook. Biography by Honor Our KIA. (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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 43 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.