Charles H. Cole | |
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 Cole in uniform, May 1918 | |
| Adjutant General of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1936–1939 | |
| Preceded by | William I. Rose |
| Succeeded by | Edgar C. Erickson |
| In office 1914–1916 | |
| Preceded by | Gardner W. Pearson |
| Succeeded by | Gardner W. Pearson |
| Boston Fire Commissioner | |
| In office 1912–1914 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Dudley Daly |
| Succeeded by | John Grady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 30, 1871 South Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | November 13, 1952 (aged 81) Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Grace F. Blanchard (1910–1949; her death) |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Massachusetts Volunteer Militia |
| Years of service | 1890–1916 1917–1938 |
| Rank |  General |
Charles Henry Cole (October 30, 1871 – November 13, 1952) was an American military and government official who served as commissioner of the Boston police and fire departments as well as Adjutant General of Massachusetts. During World War I, he commanded the 52nd Infantry Brigade of the 26th Infantry Division. In 1928, he was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Massachusetts.