Edward B. Cole

Edward Ball Cole (September 23, 1879 - June 18, 1918) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War I. He was a leading expert on machine guns; he was killed in action during the Battle of Belleau Wood.

Edward Ball Cole
Edward B. Cole
Nickname(s)"Ned"
Born(1879-09-23)September 23, 1879
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedJune 18, 1918(1918-06-18) (aged 38)
near Coulommiers, France
Buried
Aisne-Marne Cemetery, Belleau, France
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
RankMajor
Commands held6th Machine Gun Battalion, 4th Brigade of Marines
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsNavy Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
Légion d'honneur
Croix de Guerre
RelationsBrother Gen Charles H. Cole
Father Charles H. Cole, Sr.
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