Background
Cole, John Tupper was born on July 23, 1895 in West Point, New York, United States. Son of James Alfred and Mary (Tupper) Cole.
Cole, John Tupper was born on July 23, 1895 in West Point, New York, United States. Son of James Alfred and Mary (Tupper) Cole.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1917.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1917, and advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1950. Cavalry School, 1923, 1929, 1930. Student Command and staff schedul, 1937.
Served American Expeditionary Force, 1917-1919.
East.T.O., 1942-1945; special services, Washington 1946-1949. Commanding officer, M.D.W., 1949-1950.
Member United Nations Military committee, 1950. Chief Military Assistance Advisory Group, Bangkok, Thailand, 1951-1952.
Assistant director commander 3d Armored Division, Fort Knox, from 1952.
Member United Nations Military committee, 1950. Member Olympic Equestrian Team, 1930. Member Army Athletic Association, United States Armour Association, United States Olympic Committee, National Horse Show (directory).
Club: Huntington Country.
Married Janet MacKay, January 6, 1927. Children: Jean Tupper, Frederick MacKay.