Col. Philip Cochran (1910 - 1979)
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Col. Philip Cochran was a WWII hero and native of Erie, PA.
Waymark Code: WMCBTP
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2011
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Marker Text:
WW II hero. Cochran distinguished himself as a daring pilot commanding P-40 fighter planes in N. Africa and as the colorful leader of the 1st Air Commandos during the invasion of Burma. He became a colonel at the age of 33 and earned such honors as the Distinguished Service Medal and British Distinguished Service Order. The Erie native inspired cartoon characters Flip Corkin in "Terry & the Pirates" and Gen. Philerie in "Steve Canyon."
Marker Name: Col. Philip Cochran
County: Erie
Date Dedicated: 11/11/2001
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Erie County WWII Memorial - State Street and Glenwood Parkway, Erie
Category: Military, Military Post-Civil War
Website: [Web Link]
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