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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles Edwin Cole

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Gardiner, Maine

Honored By

Jeff McCulloh

Relationship

Neighbor

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted in 1943. Served aboard the USS Hornet (CV-12) until 1945. At Tinian, Saipan, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the Mariana Islands. Fought at the battle of the Philippine Sea in June, 1944. Earned the Navy Unit merit ribbon, the navy combat ribbon, the Pacific Campaign ribbon with 9 stars, the Good Conduct medal and the WWII Victory medal. Also later awarded the Philippine Liberation medal.