William E. Cole

William Edward Cole

William E. Cole shown here as a Brigadier general.
Born (1874-02-22)February 22, 1874
Willard, Utah
Died May 18, 1953(1953-05-18) (aged 79)
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1898–1938, 1941–1944
Rank Major General
Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Awards Distinguished Service Medal

William Edward Cole (February 22, 1874 – May 18, 1953) was a Major General in the United States Army.

Military career

Cole graduated from the United States Military Academy with the class of 1898. He served in military assignments in New York and Panama over the next two decades.[1]

He rose to the rank of Brigadier General during World War I, commanding the 351st Field Artillery Regiment and the 20th Field Artillery Brigade. He attended the United States Army War College and later advanced to the rank of Major General. He retired from the military in 1938, but returned to active duty between 1941 and 1944 to serve on the War Department Personnel Board.[2]

Personal life

Cole was a native of Utah and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3]

Decorations

Army Distinguished Service Medal[4]
World War I Victory Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal

Death and legacy

He died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on May 18, 1953.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. pp. 80–81. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
  2. ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. pp. 80–81. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
  3. ↑ Robert C. Freeman, "Latter-day Saints in the World Wars", Out of Obscurity: The LDS Church in the Twentieth Century (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 2000) p. 111
  4. ↑ "Valor awards for William Edward Cole".
  5. ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. p. 81. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
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