Born: unknown
Died:
Campaigns Served: Namur, Saipan (wounded)
Highest Rank Attained: Private First Class
Decorations: Purple Heart
James Cochran was one of the original members of Baker Company's machine gun platoon. He was promoted to Private First Class on January 11, 1944; he saw combat on Namur as a gunner for his squad.
Cochran made the landing on Saipan, but was wounded and evacuated on June 17. He was transferred to a Naval hospital in July, 1944, and did not return to combat.