World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Arthur E. Cole
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Mechanicville, New York
Honored By
Mrs. Arthur E. Cole
Relationship
Wife
Served in the 12th U.S. Air Force, B-17 aircraft, 2nd Bomb Group, 20th Squadron under General Doolittle. 50 missions, Africa, Sicily and Italy. Shot down twice. Earned Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross and numerous other Medals. Also served in the Berlin Airlift.