John Tupper Cole | |
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 John T. Cole as Colonel during World War II. | |
| Born | July 23, 1895 West Point, New York, US |
| Died | April 24, 1975 (aged 79) Denville, New Jersey, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917-1953 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Unit |  Cavalry Branch |
| Commands held | 3rd Armored Division 2nd Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I Korean War |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (5) Purple Heart |
John Tupper Cole (July 23, 1895 – April 24, 1975) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of Brigadier General. A graduate of the United States Military Academy and veteran of both World Wars, he is most noted for his service as Colonel and Commanding officer, Combat Command B, 5th Armored Division during combats on the Western Front.[1]
Following the War, he remained in the Army and rose to the rank of Brigadier general and served as Chief, United States Military Assistance Advisory Group in Thailand during the Korean War and completed his career as Acting commanding general, 3rd Armored Division.[2][1]
- ^ a b "John T. Cole Papers – Army Center of Military History". Army Military History Division. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ "John T. Cole 1917 - West Point Association of Graduates".