John B. Cooke

John Bleecker Cooke (May 17, 1885 – June 26, 1971) served in the California legislature and during World War I and World War II he served in the United States Navy.[1] Cooke died in Palo Alto in 1971 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[2]

John B. Cooke
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 37th district
In office
1953–1955
Preceded byStanley T. Tomlinson
Succeeded byRex M. Cunningham
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 38th district
In office
1947–1953
Preceded byWalter J. Fourt
Succeeded byDorothy M. Donahoe
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 40th district
In office
1941–1943
Preceded byRoscoe W. Burson
Succeeded byWilliam H. Rosenthal
Personal details
Born
John Bleecker Cooke

(1885-05-17)May 17, 1885
Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 1971(1971-06-26) (aged 86)
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Anne Klassen Joslin
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1905–1923
1941–1946
RankCommander
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II

His younger brother, Charles M. Cooke Jr., was a United States Naval Academy graduate and four-star admiral.

References

  1. Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  2. "S.F. rites for John Cooke". Independent. June 29, 1971. Retrieved August 22, 2018.


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