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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Harry W. Cole, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Woodhaven, New York

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

CAPTAIN; COMMISSIONED ON MAY 1, 1942. HE ATTENDED RIFLE AND HEAVY WEAPONS SCHOOL AT FORT BENNING AND IN DECEMBER, 1942, HE TOOK THE COMMUNICATIONS COURSE. IN THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, HE SERVED AS BATTALION COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, AS 2ND BATTALION HEADQUARTERS COMPANY COMMANDER, AND AS A TRANSPORT QUARTERMASTER. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: EXPERT AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.