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PFC Thorold Romey Cole

Birth : 20 Aug 1908 Somerset, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Death : 30 Jul 1945 Okinawa, Okinawa-shi, Okinawa, Japan
Burial : Smythesdale Cemetery, Scarsdale, Golden Plains Shire, Australia
Coordinate : -37.6603000, 143.6618000
Plot : Sec K, lot 64, sp 2
Description : (From the Wabash County Roll of Honor)
THOROLD R. COLE 36, Wabash, died of head injuries received when a fighter plane struck a crippled bomber at an Okinawa airfield July 30, 1945. Pfc Cole was on duty at the time and died as the result of bomb blast injuries.
Born in Somerset Aug 20, 1908, he later moved to Wabash where he was employed at the Spencer Cardinal factory and belonged to the First United Brethren church.
He entered service March , 1943 and went overseas in Dec 1944. Notification was received by his widow, Mrs.... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is PFC Thorold Romey Cole's memorial?

    PFC Thorold Romey Cole's memorial is located at: Smythesdale Cemetery, Scarsdale, Golden Plains Shire, Australia.

  • When did PFC Thorold Romey Cole death?

    PFC Thorold Romey Cole death on 30 Jul 1945 in Okinawa, Okinawa-shi, Okinawa, Japan

  • Where are the coordinates of the PFC Thorold Romey Cole's memorial?

    Latitude: -37.6603000
    Longitude: 143.6618000

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