Edward Ball Cole (23 September 1879 - 18 June 1918) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War I. Cole was born in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the United States' leading experts on machine guns, he received a direct commission in the Marine Corps in World War I. Major Cole received a Distinguished Service Cross for heroism during the Battle of Belleau Wood (10 June 1918) in which he was mortally wounded. He is buried at Mouroux Cemetery, France. Wikipedia
Cole (DD-155) was launched 11 January 1919 by William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; sponsored by Mrs. E. B. Cole; and commissioned 19 June 1919, Commander I. F. Dortch in command. www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c11/cole.htm
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