Major Cole, Edward B. USMC Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross Major Edward Ball Cole USMC 6th Machine Gun Battalion 4th Brigade of Marines, 2d Division, AEF Citation for DSC reads: “In the Bois de Belleau, on June 10th 1918, displayed extraordinary heroism in organizing positions, rallying his men and disposing of his guns, continuing to expose himself fearlessly until he fell. He suffered the loss of his right hand and received wounds in upper arm and both thighs.” Citation for Navy Cross reads: “In the Bois de Belleau, France, in June 10, 1918, his unusual heroism in leading his company under heavy fire enabled it to fight with exceptional effectiveness. He personally worked fearlessly until he was mortally wounded." Note: During WWI, it was common for a Marine to be awarded Marine Corps and Army decorations for the same action.