Hubert Cole was born 4 June 1914. He was married to Bertha Greene and had a small daughter Brenda Joyce.
He was killed in action in France, 14 July 1944.
Buried at Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, TN, B, 6575

S/Sgt Cole was initially buried at St. Laurent, Bayeux, France

The Advance-Sentinel, September 1, 1944
Staff Sergeant Hubert Cole, husband of Mrs. Bertha Greene Cole, was killed in action in France July 14, Mrs. Cole has been informed. Sgt. Cole had been in service five years and overseas twenty months. He is survived by his wife, a small daughter, Brenda Joyce and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cole and four brothers and four sisters.

  • Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Date of birth:
  • 4 June 1914
  • Date of death: 14 July 1944
  • County: Campbell
  • Hometown: Jacksboro
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 14th Field Artillery Regiment
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar VII, Middle Panel
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