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Eli Kelley Cole
Born (1867-09-01)September 1, 1867
Place of birth New York City, New York
Place of death San Francisco, California
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1888 - 1890 (USN) 1890 - 1929 (USMC)
Rank US-O8 insignia Major General
Commands held Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
41st Infantry Division
Awards Navy Cross

Eli Kelley Cole (September 1, 1867 – July 4, 1929) was the first Assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1911 to 1915. He also briefly commanded the 41st Infantry Division at the end of World War I.

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