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Soldier Summary

Elijah L. Cook

Military History

Rank: Private

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Medical.

Serial Number: 2890571

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Draft RegistrationLetcher, KY
Enlistment4/25/1918
EntrainmentLetcher, KY
HometownDemocrat, Letcher, KY
Birth21-Sep-1893
Death5/23/1935
BurialDeane, Letcher Co., KYRiley Bentley Cemetery
Departed from US7/22/1918Ship: Harrisburg
Returned to US7/12/1919Ship: President Grant
Discharged7/19/1919