Background
Cook, George Thomas was born on April 12, 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James Merkle and Mary (Harp) Cook.
Cook, George Thomas was born on April 12, 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James Merkle and Mary (Harp) Cook.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University Alabama, 1949.
Reporter, Birmingham (Alabama) Post-Herald, 1949-1962; state editor, Birmingham (Alabama) Post-Herald, 1962-1965; city editor, Birmingham (Alabama) Post-Herald, 1965-1966; managing editor, Birmingham (Alabama) Post-Herald, 1966-1980; associate editor, Birmingham (Alabama) Post-Herald, 1980-1986.
Served to First lieutenant, infantry, Military Police, Transportation Corps Army of the United States, 1940-1946.
Married Mary Frances Berry, May 3, 1952. Children— Frances Ellen, Christopher Alan.