In his early career, Thad Cochran served in which military branch?
United States Navy
United States Army
United States Air Force
United States Marine Corps
Answer
Thad Cochran served in the United States Navy in the early stages of his career. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served until 1945, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. He served in the Pacific theater and saw action in the Battle of Okinawa.
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