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Lionel Marvin Cook (1898 - 1978)

Lionel Marvin "Lal" Cook
Born in Post Oak, Jack County, Texas, United Statesmap [uncertain]
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Husband of — married 2 Sep 1931 in New Jersey, United Statesmap
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Died at age 80 in Travis County, Texas, United Statesmap
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Lionel Marvin Cook.

Nickname: Lal. Proof: proven. Note: This is the name that I always heard Elizabeth use for her husband. It was apparently a shortened version of Lionel....although some of his children thought she was saying "Loud", because he was!


Born- 9 APR 1898 - Post Oak, Jack County, Texas, United States Source: [#S4] April 1898 per 1900 census Source: [#S16] 21 years old in 1920 census, although he is actually in the military at this time he is also listed with his family. Source: [#S9] 12 years old in 1910 census Source: [#S18] Jack County delayed birth certificate issued January 23, 1956 Source: [#S10513] 42 years old in 1940 census

Died - 19 NOV 1978 - Travis County, Texas, United States Source: [#S828]

Education: ABT SEP 1913 - Wichita Falls High School. Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States.

Milit-Beg in the United States Navy - 22 MAR 1916 - Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States. Note: He enlisted in the United States Navy at the Navy Recruiting Station, Dallas, Texas. He was 17 years, 11 months and 13 days old, almost old enough to enlist on his own recognizance. Based on the date of his first re-enlistment on 4/28/1919, he had a 3 year initial obligation. He left the next day for the Naval Training Station, San Francisco, California. Military Service - 14 MAY 1916 - reported to USS Colorado (CA-7). San Francisco, San Francisco county, California, United States. Note: From 9 February 1915 to 26 September, the USS Colorado continued on active duty as flagship of the Pacific Reserve Fleet, patrolling in Mexican waters during the revolution and then returned to reserve status. She was renamed "Pueblo" on 9 November 1916 while in overhaul, after which she returned to Mexico, to blockade interned German ships. Military Service - 6 APR 1917 - continued to serve onboard the USS Pueblo. Note: The United States declared war on Germany. USS Pueblo returned to full commission upon the entry of the United States into World War I, and as flagship of the Scouting Force patrolled the South Atlantic, protecting shipping, paying diplomatic calls to South American ports, and preventing the sailing of German and Austrian ships interned at Bahia, Brazil. "Pueblo" returned to Norfolk 18 January 1918, and between 5 February and 16 October made seven voyages to escort convoys carrying men and supplies to England. Military Service - 30 APR 1919 - re-enlisted for another four year tour at the Naval Auxiliary Reserve Center. New York City, New York county, New York, United States. Note: On the same day, he was promoted back to Quartermaster Third Class (abbreviated QM3). His record also indicates that he was “detailed to school for training (officers)” on the same day. Separate information that he personally submitted (at least it looks like the same fountain pen wrote it all in 1942) shows he was at Officer's Material School. It is suspected that might mean he was being trained as a supply officer, but his later assignments do not seem to reflect that. Military Service - 24 MAY 1919 - accepted a provisional commission as an Ensign. Note: Some time thereafter he was transferred to the 8th Naval District, New Orleans, Louisiana. On 10/1/1919 he was given a confirmed commission as an Ensign in Class 3 of the United States Naval Reserve. Milit-Beg in the United States Navy - 17 JUN 1927 - Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States. Note: This was the beginning of his second set of enlistments with the Navy. He started out as a Seaman First Class (E-3) since he did not need to repeat Basic training. He was transferred the same day to begin travel to San Francisco, California. Military Service - 6 JUL 1927 - reported aboard USS Mississippi (BB-41). San Francisco, San Francisco county, California, United States. Note: Very shortly after arriving onboard, he completes the BuNav (Bureau of Naval Personnel) course for advancement back to Quartermaster. On 10/20/1927 he qualified by examination for Third Class Quartermaster. Military Service - 1 JUN 1928 - advanced to Quartermaster Third Class. Note: This is the last time he will see Seaman at an age of 30 years, 2 months and 21 days. Although he is relatively old for a Third Class Petty Officer, he has no dependents (he does not marry until 1931) and he had a gap in service of 5 years and 8 months. Military Service - 25 JUN 1928 - is detached for election duty in Nicaragua. Note: He was transferred to the Battle Force Blue Jackets Battalion (Rochester). The record states he “served creditably with American Elections of 1928 in capacity of chairman of the local election board of the Canton of Cosiguina, Chinandega". He was transferred back to the Mississippi on 112428. Military Service - 1 JUN 1929 - advanced to Quartermaster Second Class. Military Service - 24 MAY 1930 - was again transferred to election duties in Nicaragua. Note: He was transferred again to the Battle Force Blue Jackets Battalion SM Base, Coco Solo, Nicaragua. Again he was noted to have served “creditably with American Election Mission in Nicaragua, during elections 1930.” On 11/14/1930, he completed his election duties and returned to the Mississippi. Military Service - 3 JUN 1931 - was awarded several medals. Note: These included the 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal - The Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal was awarded to Navy and Marine Corps personnel who participated in operations in Nicaragua between August 27, 1926, and January 2, 1933. Order of Precedence - The Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal was worn after the Second Haitian Campaign Medal and before the Yangtze Service Medal. The Mexican Service Medal - The Navy's Mexican Service Medal was awarded to Navy and Marine Corps personnel who served: -- In various engagements in Mexico between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917;. -- Ashore during the Vera Cruz expedition between April 21 and 23, 1914; or,. -- Who served aboard certain ships in Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914; or between March 14, 1916 and February 7, 1917. Order of Precedence - The Mexican Service Medal was worn after the First Nicaraguan Campaign Medal and before the First Haitian Campaign Medal. (World War I) Victory Medal - A war service medal to be known as a Victory Medal will be awarded to all persons in the naval service who served on active duty between 6 April 1917 and 11 November 1918, or who entered the naval service on or after 12 November 1918, and prior to 30 March 1920, and served not less than 10 days on shore in Northern Russia or Siberia. A system of service clasps was developed for specific duties during the war. Each clasp is inscribed appropriately and is to be worn on the ribbon of the medal. Military Service - 17 JUN 1931 - re-enlisted for two more years. Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, United States. Note: This extended his current tour to 1933. He received $200 for the 2 additional years of service. The ship location is listed as in port at Portsmouth, Virginia. Military Service - 23 FEB 1933 - is advanced to Quartermaster First Class. Military Service - 16 JUN 1933 - completed his obligation and re-enlisted. Note: He was discharged from his first full tour of service. He re-enlisted the next day for another 4 years and received another $100 as a re-enlistment bonus. His Honorable Discharge certificate (serial # C130555) states that 'Special duties for which qualified' included Interpreter - Spanish. This certainly makes it clearer why he was selected for the assignments to the Election Boards. His monthly rate of pay when discharged was $96.60. Military Service - 9 APR 1934 - was transferred to USS Tulsa (PG-22). Note: The ships of the Asiatic Fleet performed their normal functions, being employed on the Yangtze River, in northern and southern Chinese seaports, and making training cruises to Japan, French Indo-China, the southern Philippines, and other adjacent lands and countries. The Commander-in-Chief represented the Navy at the funeral obsequies of the late Admiral Togo, Imperial Japanese Navy, in Japan on 5 June 1934. Conditions in China. China continues in a state of disruption with internecine strife and communist-bandit activities now engaging the wholesale attention of the Government forces. Banditry and communism continue rife along the Yangtze Valley where our Yangtze Patrol and armed guards of Marines afford protection to American citizens and their interests. The spread of communism along South China littoral has frequently necessitated, upon consular request, the presence of gunboats or destroyers at South China ports for varying periods. Their timely presence has had a very steadying effect in these and other seaports. Piracy, with attacks on foreign coastwise vessels, remains widespread in the Canton area where our South China Patrol operates. On 18 June a destroyer and a minesweeper were ordered to assist British naval vessels in aiding a pirated British ship off the mouth of the Yellow River and assist in rescuing captured foreign passengers. The Fourth Marines, a regiment with strength of 94 officers and 1,668 enlisted men on 30 June 1934, has been stationed at Shanghai as in previous years. The Legation Guard of marines at Peiping was maintained during the fiscal year as in former years, with strength of 29 officers and 522 enlisted men on 30 June 1934. Source: Annual Reports of the Navy Department for the Fiscal Year (Including Operations to November 15, 1934) 1934. (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1934): 9-10. Military Service - 8 JAN 1937 - completed his tour of duty in China. Note: He was transferred from the USS Tulsa to the USS Chaumont for transport back to the United States. Assigned to transport duty, Chaumont sailed the Atlantic, Pacific, and Caribbean throughout the twenties and thirties. She carried military supplies, Marine expeditionary forces, sailors and their dependents, and occasionally members of congressional committees on inspection tours, calling at ports from Shanghai to Bermuda. One of her most important contributions, when in the Pacific, was aiding in the collection of meteorological information used by the Weather Map Service of the Asiatic Fleet. Military Service - 26 APR 1937 - was transferred to USS Jacob Jones (DD-130). Note: On 15 June 1936, Jacob Jones departed New York with reserve officers on board for training cruises in the Caribbean which continued through September. In October she participated in joint Army-Navy coastal maneuvers; and, following her annual inspection at Norfolk, she participated in minesweeping training during February 1937. In March she trained officers of the 5th Fleet Reserve and in June she resumed training cruises for midshipmen. USS Jacob Jones continued to operate as a practice ship for reserve officers until 15 January 1938 when she departed Norfolk for fleet landing exercises and battle maneuvers in waters off Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Military Service - 16 JAN 1938 - received his permanent appointment as Quartermaster Chief Petty Officer. Note: The ship was in Culebra, Puerto Rico. Jacob Jones returned to Norfolk 13 March for overhaul. In June she resumed operations out of Norfolk, serving as a carrier plane guard and conducting torpedo and gunnery practice. After attending the Presidential Regatta in September, Jacob Jones prepared to sail for Europe to join Squadron 40-T in the Mediterranean. Military Service - 28 AUG 1938 - was transferred to USS Cuyahoga (WIX-157). Note: Cuyahoga arrived at the Washington Navy Yard following her six years of chasing rum runners to assume the duties as a tender for the Presidential Yacht USS Potomac. She was returned to Coast Guard jurisdiction on 17 May 1941 and recommissioned by the Coast Guard at the Washington Navy Yard on that day. Military Service - 4 APR 1941 - re-enlisted for another four year term of service. Note: He received his third Honorable discharge (serial C195271) received while assigned to the USS Cuyahoga. He re-enlisted on 4/5/41 for another 4 year tour. His commanding officer aboard the Cuyahoga was BMC (Bosun's Mate Chief) J. H. Kevers, so as a Chief Petty Officer of the same rank, he was a strong part of the command structure of that vessel. His re-enlistment bonus was $200, indicating that the Navy had gotten over the funding issue that existed in 1937 when no bonus was given for re-enlistment. Although this certificate does not give his total service, his total service at this time was 17 years and 8 months based on the previous re-enlistment data. He was making $118.80 per month as an E-7. Military Service - 17 MAY 1941 - was transferred to USS Calypso (WPC-104). Note: It had been constructed for the Coast Guard to serve in rum running prevention, but was transferred to the United States Navy at the beginning of the war and was serving as the escort for the Presidential yacht Potomac at this time. He served on this vessel from June until 12/8/1941. Military Service - 5 MAR 1942 - was transferred from the Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth to USS Asterion (AK-100). Note: The Asterion began life as the single screw, steel hulled steamer "Evelyn". She was built for the A. H. Bull Steamship line and delivered on 6/11/1912. After many years of miscellaneous work in the western Atlantic Ocean, she was acquired by the Navy early in 1942. She was “rename(d) Asterion and classified as a cargo ship, AK-100. That designation, however, was strictly a "cover," for Asterion, like her sister ship Atik (AK-101) (the former Carolyn) was to pursue the far more dangerous game of a "Q-ship." While this ruse de guerre had worked moderately well in World War I, it was at best a stop-gap measure adopted in the hope of ending a rash of sinkings of merchantmen in American coastal waters. Given a main battery, machine guns and depth-charge gear hidden in concealed positions, Asterion was placed in commission at the Portsmouth (New Hampshire) Navy Yard in early March 1942, Lieutenant Commander Glen W. Legwen, Jr., in command.” The ship was apparently home ported out of New York City since all correspondence uses that address. After brief sea trials, Asterion sailed for her assigned patrol area on 23 March 1942 in company at the outset with her sister ship Atik. The mission assigned each ship was to sail under the guise of a "tramp" steamer, proceedings independently, in the hope of luring a U-boat to the surface and destroying the submarine with gunfire before she could realize what was happening. Once out at sea, the two vessels parted company. One day out, Asterion picked up a submarine contact on her underwater detection gear. Two days later, however, her radios picked up ominous traffic. "Carolyn" (Atik) had been torpedoed. Then, after luring her assailant, U-123, to the surface with her "tramp" steamer guise, Atik had engaged the U-boat with gunfire, but succeeded only in mortally wounding an officer on the submarine's bridge before the German captain wisely broke off the action and cleared the area to await nightfall and a second crack at the Q-ship. U-123 delivered the coup de grace that evening, and Atik exploded and sank. Asterion plodded immediately to Atik's assistance; but, when she arrived on the scene, found only wreckage. Not a man in Atik's crew had survived. Arriving at Norfolk, Virginia, on 31 March 1942, Asterion set out for her second cruise on 4 April, and that afternoon witnessed the torpedoing of the tanker SS Comol Rio by U-154. A destroyer arrived on the scene shortly thereafter and took up the search after Asterion had picked up a sound contact. Operating off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, 10 days later, Asterion rescued the 55 men of the crew of a British merchantman that had been torpedoed earlier--saving even the captain's dog. She entered New York harbor on 18 April and there disembarked the sailors she had rescued, cautioning them not to tell anyone of what they had seen on board the "Q-ship. Asterion's third cruise commenced on 4 May 1942 from New York, and she sailed between Key West and Norfolk, proceeding as an independently routed merchantman or as a straggler from a convoy. The fourth cruise commenced on 7 June 1942, and, due to increased submarine activity in the Gulf of Mexico, the "Q-ship" set course for those dangerous waters. Clearing New York, she sailed down the eastern seaboard, transited the straits of Florida on 11 June, passed the Dry Tortugas on 14 June; and thence steamed to the Yucatan Channel. Then, after reversing course, she moved to the Mississippi River Delta whence she continued on a westerly course toward Galveston, Texas. She then returned to New York, and arrived there on 6 July. Departing New York a fortnight later, Asterion went directly to Key West and then sailed north of the Bahamas to the Windward Passage. Returning to New York on 18 August, Asterion sailed at the end of the month for her sixth cruise, which took her through the waters that she had traversed on the fifth patrol. On 25 September 1942, she was redesignated AK-63. Commencing her seventh cruise on 18 November, the ship proceeded to Key West and, while there, carried out training exercises on 30 November with a friendly submarine. Military Service - 27 AUG 1942 - for the second time, he was appointed an Ensign. Note: This temporary appointment was to be effective as of 6/15/1942. On 2 December 1942, Asterion got underway for the British West Indies and going via the Old Bahama Channel, followed the convoy route to Trinidad, patrolling to the westward of Aruba, in the Dutch West Indies. Departing Trinidad on the day after Christmas the ship headed home and arrived at New York on 10 January 1943. Over the next few months, Asterion underwent an extensive overhaul, involving the strengthening of her whole structure and modification of her armament. In the meantime, the crew and her new officer were sent to various training schools. Ensign Cook reported on 3/31/43 and completed the Fire Fighting School in Boston, Massachusetts course on 4/1/43 and returned to the Headquarters, Eastern Sea Front, New York City at 2315 on 4/1/43. He received temporary duty orders to Newport, Rhode Island to receive Anti-Aircraft Training. He left New York, New York (where the ship was stationed for overhaul evidently) at 1100 on the 18th, and arrived in Newport at 1900. He completed training at 1600 on the 20th, and left Newport at 1800 to return to New York at 0015 on the 21st. Military Service - 1 MAY 1943 - promoted to Lieutenant (Junior Grade). Note: The ship was steaming to New London, Connecticut, on 4 September, Asterion operated with American submarines, in training. After returning briefly to New York, from 18 to 20 September, she resumed her training at New London before proceeding back to New York for post-shakedown availability. During the ensuing weeks, on 14 October 1943, Admiral King decided that since the "Q-ship" effort had achieved nothing Asterion should be assigned to other duties. On 16 December 1943, the venerable auxiliary and erstwhile "tramp" was ordered to proceed to Boston, Massachusetts, where she reported to the Commandant, First Naval District, for transfer to the Coast Guard. As a consequence of this transfer to the Coast Guard, on 1/12/44 LT (j.g.) Cook was transferred from the USS Asterion. Asterion (AK-63) earned one battle star for her World War II service. On 1/2244, he was assigned to the USS Fred Morris at the Bethlehem Steel Company in Hoboken, New Jersey for temporary duty in connection with her conversion. Military Service - 11 FEB 1944 - was transferred to the USS Starlight (AP-175). Note: Details for this ship are: Storm King Class Transport: Laid down, 9 October 1943, as a Maritime Commission type (C2-S-AJ1) hull, under Maritime Commission contract, (MC hull 1358), at North Carolina Shipbuilding Corp., Wilmington, North Carolina; Launched, 23 December 1943; Commissioned USS Starlight (AP-175), 15 February 1944; Decommissioned, 12 August 1946. Specifications: Displacement 4,600 t.(long tons) 14,960 tons (full load); Length 459' 2"; Beam 63'; Draft 23'; Speed 15.5 knots; Complement 360; Troop Capacity, 1,375; Armament one single 5"/38 dual purpose gun mount, four 3"50 guns, twelve 20 mm guns; Propulsion, Steam turbine, single shaft, 6,000 horsepower. The STARLIGHT, as an auxiliary transport, was assigned to the Naval Transportation Service for duty. Sea trials were held in Long Island Sound, and she sailed to Hampton Roads, Virginia to begin her shakedown cruise. She remained there from 12 May to 5 June when she weighed anchor for the Panama Canal and the Hawaiian Islands. The transport arrived at Pearl Harbor on 26 June and was assigned to Transport Division (TransDiv) 38. Military Service - 1 JUL 1944 - was appointed as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Military Service - JUL 1944 - was active in the Pacific theatre. Note: The USS Starlight participated in the invasion of Guam. The 305th Regimental Combat Team (RCT) of the 77th Infantry Division was combat loaded on board on 1 July and TransDiv 38 sailed for Eniwetok, Marshall Islands, the next day. There, it joined other units of Task Group (TG) 53.2, Assault Group Four, for the amphibious assault on Guam, Mariana Islands. The task group sortied on the 17th and, four days later, landed the assault troops on the beaches. STARLIGHT remained in the combat area until 29 July. She was loaded with Marine Corps combat casualties for evacuation, and sailed, via Eniwetok, for Pearl Harbor. STARLIGHT arrived at Pearl Harbor on 10 August. After a few repairs were made and the ship was provisioned, RCT 32 of the 7th Infantry Division was embarked for amphibious assault training. On 17 September, the transport sailed for the invasion of Yap, Caroline Islands, but these orders were canceled when two days out of port. Her new orders routed the ship via the Marshall and Admiralty Islands to the Philippines. The Ship participated in the invasion of Leyte, Philippine Islands. As a unit of Attack Group Able, STARLIGHT landed troops on the Dulag beachhead on 20 October as the Leyte invasion began. When all troops had been disembarked from TransDiv 38, it sailed for Hollandia, New Guinea, as part of a "turn around" resupply operation. STARLIGHT returned to Leyte on 18 November with replacements for combat casualties which were unloaded in eight hours, under enemy air attack. The transport splashed two enemy aircraft before steaming to Manus and Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville, for amphibious training of the 145th RCT, 37th Infantry Division. Military Service - DEC 1944 - continued World War II action. Note: STARLIGHT returned to Manus on 21 December 1944 and sortied late in the month with Task Group 79.1 for Luzon. She landed troops on Binmaley Beach, Lingayen, on 9 January 1945 and remained there for three days during which she shot down two more Japanese planes. The ship returned to New Guinea on the 22nd, loaded troops of the 41st Infantry Division for Mindoro; and landed them safely on 29 January. At New Guinea, Lt. Cook was detached and transferred to the nearest Naval District, United States for further assignment. Military Service - 16 MAR 1945 - was assigned to the Bethlehem Sparrows Point Naval Shipyard, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Note: This assignment was the conversion/commissioning of the USS Chukawan (AO-100) and subsequent duty as her First Lieutenant. Military Service - 15 FEB 1946 - was returned to his original status as Quartermaster Chief at Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Note: At this time, he was detached from the Headquarters, Fifth Naval District and “granted two (2) months and twenty-six (26) days terminal leave expiring 16 May 1946 concurrent with this date termination of Temporary Appointment as Lieutenant, USN and Honorably Discharged from the Naval Service.”. Military Service - 17 MAY 1946 - re-enlisted in the Navy at the Naval Recruiting Station at Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Note: This was a six year enlistment. Since the Navy was downsizing after the war, there was a period of confusion until they found a permanent spot for him. Military Service - 4 AUG 1946 - was transferred to the USS San Carlos (APV-51). Note: This transfer lasted only a week and he was transferred to the nearest shore command, Headquarters, Tenth District, San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was a part of the Hydrographic office for a short period. Military Service - 16 DEC 1946 - was transferred The University of Texas ROTC unit at Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States. Note: He was assigned to the Professor of Naval Science & Tactics, Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Unit, University of Texas and taught all aspects of shiphandling and navigation to the students. Military Service - 16 MAY 1952 - re-enlisted for 3 years. Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States. Note: This was his final enlistment. Despite the fact that it was a three year term, he would have his final retirement in only one year and four months.

Obit - 21 NOV 1978 in the Austin American Statesman. Note: Cook, Lt. Lionel (U. S. Navy ret.), 80, 2409 Quarry Road, died Sunday. Services pending at Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Contributions in lieu of flowers. Survivors: wife Mrs. Elizabeth Cook of Austin; sons, Ramon J. Cook of San Antonio, Jerome E. Cook of London, England, Gregory Cook of Austin; daughters, Mrs. Marianne Fitzgerald of Austin, Mrs. Lenore Otto of California, Mrs. Margery Savur of Indiana; sisters, Mrs. Robert Mansell, Mrs. Raymond Searcy, both of Wichita Falls; 14 grandchildren.

Census: 1920 - Military and naval Forces. Note: 1920 census - Military and Naval Forces, U.S. Naval Forces, San Pedro, California, USS Kanawha, page 1A, line 9, age 22. 1940 - Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Note: 1940 census - Prince Georges County, ED 17-80, page 9B, line 73, age 42.

Occupation: 1920 - Ensign in Naval Reserve. 1940 - Chief Quartermaster. 1954 - clerk with the Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States. Note: This job was a result of some assistance from a another Naval Reserve officer who worked for the LCRA.

Residence BEF JUN 1927 - 1419 22nd Street, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States. Note: At this time he may have been living with his parents at this address or using this address solely as a mailing address. 27 NOV 1933 - 700 Webster Avenue, Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia, United States. Source: [#S289] His son's birth certificate gives this address. 1 APR 1935 - Hong Kong, China. Source: [#S10513] 1940 - Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States Source: [#S10513] 1949 - 1607 Palma Plaza, Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States. 1953 - 2409 Quarry Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States. Note: This home was a two bedroom partial brick veneer/asbestos siding home built on a slope with a small enclosed carport that was turned into a third bedroom and an open carport built out from that. The home had several old oak trees surrounding it that had grown up over the years. The area experienced a renewal in the 1990's and many homes in the area were torn down and replaced by much larger and fancier homes.

Physical Description: 16 JUN 1933 - 5 feet 11.5 inches tall and weighing 184 lbs.

Retirement: 1 SEP 1953 - Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, United States. Note: His total net service for pay purposes was 31 years, 9 months and 22 days. Additional medals that he had been awarded are: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Philippine Liberation, World War II Victory Medal, American Defense and the National Defense Service Medal.


Buried - 22 NOV 1978 - Assumption Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States. Note: Cook, Lt. Lionel, (USN ret.), 80, 2409 Quarry Road, died Sunday. Mass 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Cathedral. Burial Assumption Cemetery. Contributions in lieu of flowers. (Cook-Walden).

Marriage - 2 SEP 1931 Husband Lionel Marvin Cook. Wife Elizabeth Anne Galik. Child: Ramon Joseph Cook.

Source: [#S289] Son's birth certificate indicates they had been married for 2 years and 2 months.

Sources

  • Source: S10513 1940 United States Census
  • Source: S16 Various data from the 1920 general census
  • Source: S18 Texas birth certificate
  • Source: S289 Commonwealth of Virginia birth certificate
  • Source: S4 1900 census for month and year of birth
  • Source: S828 Death certificate , Austin, Travis County, Texas Registrar's File # 2080
  • Source: S848 Travis County will records
  • Source: S9 United States 1910 census age in years




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