William E. Cole, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army general
Date of Birth: 22-Feb-1874
Place of Birth: Willard, Utah, United States
Date of Death: 18-May-1953
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About William E. Cole
- William Edward Cole (September 22, 1874 – May 18, 1953) was a decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of Major General.
- He distinguished himself as training officer and Commander of 11th Field Artillery Brigade and received Army Distinguished Service Medal.Originally an field artillery officer, he was later transferred to the Coast Artillery Corps and held numerous assignments in that branch.
- Cole reached the rank of Major general and completed his career as Commanding general, Second United States Army in 1938.
- Following the outbreak of World War II, he was recalled to active duty and served as a Member of the War Department Personnel Board until his second retirement in September 1944.
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