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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Earl F. Cole (ASN: 0-64999), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from April 1962 to August 1964.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    June 1966 – January 1968
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 15 (April 8, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Earl F. Cole (ASN: 0-64999), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from June 1966 to January 1968.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    CORDS

    Action Date:

    January 31, 1968
    Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders No. 2102 (1969)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Earl F. Cole (ASN: 0-64999), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action on January 31, 1968 while serving with CORDS in Southeast Asia.