World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Tupper Cole
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
West Point, New York
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Served as Commanding officer, Combat Command B, 5th Armored Division. Fought in the Invasion of Normandy, Rhineland Campaign, and the Central European Campaign. Awarded the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, five Bronze Star Medals, Purple Heart, Legion of Honor, French Croix de guerre 1939-1945 with Palm, Belgian Croix de Guerre and Luxembourg War Cross.