- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leading Aircraftman
- Unit:
- No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
- Awarded on:
- January 1st, 1945
"LAC Cooke was one of the original members of the squadron. He has set an extremely fine example, being thoroughly trustworthy in every way. His cheerful, co-operative manner, irrespective of long hours of work which he is sometimes called upon to perform, under most adverse conditions, has been most commendable."