Death Notices of John Cook
Formerly Bugler, 4^th U.S. Light Artillery, Battery B

The Evening Star, 4 August 1915

Cook.  On Tuesday, August 3, 1915, at 3 a.m., at his residence, 1125 Park Place Northeast.  John, the beloved husband of Isabelle Cook.  Notice of funeral hereafter.

Cook.

Members of George G. Meade Post, No. 5, Department of the Potomac. G. A. R. are notified of the death August 3, 1915, of Comrade John Cook, who served valiantly in the 4^th U. S. Artillery from June 7, 1861, to June 7, 1864, and in the U. S. Navy from August 29, 1864 to June 23, 1865, and are requested to attend the funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday, August 5, from 1125 Park Place northeast, and at Arlington Cemetery.

W. H. Sleeper, Commander

John W. Reid, Adjutant.

The Washington Post, 4 August 1915

Death of John Cook

Government Printing Office Employee Won Honor for Valor in Civil War

    John Cook, 69 years old, an employee of the government printing office and veteran of the Civil War, died early yesterday at his home, 1125 Park Place Northeast.  Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the family home, and will be under the auspices of B. B. French Lodge, F. A. A. M.  The religious services will be conducted by the Rev. Charles E. Fultz.  Interment will be in Arlington under the auspices of the G. A. R.

    Mr. Cook was born in Cincinnati, and enlisted in an Ohio regiment at the age of 13 1/2 years, as a bugler.  He served through the war and was in 33 battles, receiving several wounds.  He was presented with a medal of honor for valor at the battle of Gettysburg, where he rescued his wounded captain and carried him from the field.  Mr. Cook came to Washington 28 years ago.  He had been an employee of the government printing office for twenty years.

    Surviving Mr. Cook are his widow, a son living in Cincinnati, and a daughter of this city.

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