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Hinton soldier killed in World War II to be laid to rest on Wednesday

Summary by Charleston Gazette-Mail

Basil Marion Cook, 31, of Hinton, Mercer County, West Virginia, was killed in November 1944 while driving a M-4 Sherman tank engaged with German forces near Hucheln, Germany. On Aug. 6, 2025, his remains will be buried in Hinton with full military honors.

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Hinton soldier killed in World War II to be laid to rest on Wednesday

Basil Marion Cook, 31, of Hinton, Mercer County, West Virginia, was killed in November 1944 while driving a M-4 Sherman tank engaged with German forces near Hucheln, Germany. On Aug. 6, 2025, his remains will be buried in Hinton with full military honors.

21 hours ago·Charleston, United States

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Charleston Gazette-Mail broke the news in Charleston, United States 21 hours ago on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

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