Rank Major General | Awards Navy Cross Name Eli Cole | |
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Born September 1, 1867
New York City, New York ( 1867-09-01 ) Years of service 1888 - 1890 (USN) 1890 - 1929 (USMC) Died July 4, 1929, San Francisco, California, United States Place of burial Carmel, New York, United States Service/branch United States Navy, United States Marine Corps | ||
Commands held 41st Infantry Division Allegiance United States of America | ||
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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