William Holmes Cook

Background

Cook, William Holmes was born on June 2, 1920 in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Son of Rex Holmes and Dola Mary (Carter) Cook.

Education

Student, Southern Illinois University, 1940. Bachelor of Laws, Washington University, St. Louis, 1947.

Career

Practice law, Charleston, Illinois, 1949-1952. Attorney Federal Trade Commission, Washington, 1954-1959, assistant to chairman, 1957-1959. Associate chief counsel for property and special matters Bureau Naval Weapons, Navy Department, 1959-1963.

Counsel Armed Services Committee, House of Representatives, 1964-1974. Judge The United States of America Court Military Appeals, Washington, 1974-1984.

Achievements

• William Holmes Cook has been listed as a reputable judge, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1942-1946.

Connections

Father:

Rex Holmes Cook

Mother:

Dola Mary (Carter) Cook