Jerome G. Cooper
American politician (1936–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jerome Gary Cooper (October 2, 1936 – April 27, 2024) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) from 1989 to 1992, and as United States Ambassador to Jamaica from 1994 to 1997.
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Birth name | Jerome Gary Cooper |
Born | (1936-10-02)October 2, 1936 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | April 27, 2024(2024-04-27) (aged 87) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marines |
Years of service | 1958–1989 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) Legion of Merit Gallantry Cross (South Vietnam) |
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