Background
Cole, William Carey was born on August 23, 1868 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Jirah Delano and Julia Elizabeth (Tucker) Cole.
Cole, William Carey was born on August 23, 1868 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Jirah Delano and Julia Elizabeth (Tucker) Cole.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1889. Graduated from Nava War College, 1916.
Louise Chapin. Ensign, July 1, 1891. Lieutenant junior grade, January 13, 1899. Promoted through grades to rear admiral, December 31, 1921.
Served on Dolphin, Spanish-American War, 1898.
Married Minnie Wetmore, August 13, 1895.