Harvey Weir Cook
Harvey Weir Cook (June 30, 1892 – March 24, 1943) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Distinguished Service Cross recipient. He was also a pioneer in civilian commercial aviation and a leading figure in the development of aviation in the United States and in state of Indiana. The Indianapolis International Airport terminal building and entrance road are named in his honor.
Harvey Weir Cook | |
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Captain Harvey Weir Cook, 94th Aero Squadron | |
| Born | June 30, 1892 Wilkinson, Indiana |
| Died | March 24, 1943 (aged 50) Oua Tom, New Caledonia |
| Buried | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Air Service, United States Army United States Army Air Forces |
| Unit | Air Service, United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
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