SWANSEA, S.C. (WIS) - A World War II veteran was awarded France’s highest decoration for his service protecting European allies during the war. Staff Sgt. Bruce Cook, 100, received the National Order ...
At 18 years old, Staff Sgt. Phillip "Bruce" Cook flew 35 missions as a ball turret gunner in a B-17 Flying Fortress, tasked with fighting for air supremacy over occupied Europe. Now, more than 80 ...