Korean War
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 29 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Seaman Cooley was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Seaman Cooley was assigned to the Naval Air Station at Quanset Point, Rhode Island. On June 29, 1953, he and three companions were returning to his duty station from a weekend pass, when he was killed in an automobile accident.