Virgil Young Cook (November 14, 1848 – March 12, 1922) was an American Confederate veteran and planter from Arkansas.

[2][3] During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, Cook joined the Confederate States Army and served under General Nathan Bedford Forrest.

[2] After the war, Cook served as the grand commander of the United Confederate Veterans.

[2][4][5] He was appointed to the board of directors of the Confederate Veteran by its founding editor, Sumner Archibald Cunningham, who was a close friend.

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