Eli K. Cole, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Eli K. Cole

American Marine Corps general

Date of Birth: 01-Sep-1867

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 04-Jul-1929

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Eli K. Cole

  • 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.

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