Erle Cocke Jr.

Erle Cocke Jr.
Erle Cocke Jr.
Born	Egbert Erle Cocke, Jr.; May 10, 1921; Dawson, Georgia, U.S.
Died	April 23, 2000 (aged 78); Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery; 38°52′45″N 77°04′20″W
Alma mater	University of Georgia; Harvard University;
Occupation	businessman
Title	National Commander of The American Legion
Term	1949–1950
Predecessor	George N. Craig
Successor	Donald R. Wilson
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Madelyn Grotnes
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch	Georgia National Guard
Rank	Brigadier General
Wars	World War II
Awards	Silver Star Medal; Bronze Star Medal (4); Purple Heart (4); French Croix de Guerre; Combat Infantryman Badge;

Egbert Erle Cocke, Jr. (May 10, 1921 – April 23, 2000) was an American businessman and highly decorated World War II veteran who served as the 33rd National Commander of The American Legion from 1950 to 1951.

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