Eli K. Cole
Eli Kelley Cole | |
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Eli Kelley Cole in 1917 | |
Born |
New York City, New York | September 1, 1867
Died |
July 4, 1929 61) San Francisco, California | (aged
Place of burial | Carmel, New York |
Service/branch |
United States Navy United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1888 - 1890 (USN) 1890 - 1929 (USMC) |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held |
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps 41st Infantry Division |
Awards | Navy Cross |
Eli Kelley Cole (September 1, 1867 – July 4, 1929) was the first Assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1911 to 1915. He also briefly commanded the 41st Infantry Division at the end of World War I. Cole was awarded the Navy Cross for his service as "Commanding Officer of the First Provisional Brigade of Marines" during the Haitian Campaign from 1915-1917.
Cole graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1888. He then served two years as an ensign in the U.S. Navy before transferring to the U.S. Marine Corps.[1]
References
- ↑ "Major General Eli K. Cole". U.S. Marine Corps University. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- "Major General Eli Kelley Cole, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marie Corps. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
- "Eli Kelly Cole" Gannet Military Times Hall of Valor
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