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H 5099

Sgt. Bruce Cook awarded the French Legion of Honor from WWII

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

South Carolina honors WWII Sgt. Bruce Cook's posthumous French Legion of Honor award through ceremonial resolution.

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Bill Summary · H 5099

Legislative bill overview

H 5099 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Sgt. Bruce Cook by recognizing his posthumous award of the French Legion of Honor for his service during World War II. The bill formally acknowledges this decoration and memorializes Cook's contributions to the Allied effort in Europe.

Why is this important

This resolution preserves historical recognition of South Carolina veterans' contributions to WWII and ensures state-level acknowledgment of international military honors. Such memorializations strengthen civic memory of the state's war service and can provide dignity to veterans' families and descendants.

Potential points of contention

  • Historical verification: No substantive contention likely, though accuracy of Cook's service record and Legion of Honor eligibility should be verified
  • Scope of ceremonial resolutions: Some may question whether legislative time should focus on individual memorial acts versus broader veteran policies
  • Timing: Cook's service ended roughly 80 years ago; the reason for delayed recognition (if posthumous award is recent) is unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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