Donald A. Cole

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County:

Traill

Date of Loss:

1945-06-09

Military Service:

Rank:

Lieutenant Junior Grade

Branch of Service:

Navy

Major Battle/Theatre:

European African Middle Eastern Theater

Medals and Honors:

Circumstances:

Died in service in US Naval Hospital, Oakland, California

Biography:

born Winona, Minn 17 Oct 14; resident Traill County, NDak; entered US Navy Chicago, Ill 11 Mar 42; served European African Middle Eastern Theater; died in service 9 Jun 45 US Naval Hospital, Oakland, Calif; buried in Plot 21, Row B, Grave 5, Section 2 at St John's Cemetery, Hatton, NDak.