John Francis Herbert Cole
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Commander John Francis Herbert Cole ( – 9 August, 1915) was an officer in the Royal Navy. He was killed in command of H.M.S. Lynx when she struck a mine.
Life & Career
On 12 February, 1913, Commander Cole was appointed in command of the first-class torpedo boat T.B. 25.[1]
Cole was appointed in command of the destroyer Albacore in January, 1914.[2]
On 23 May, 1914, Cole was appointed in command of the destroyer Vigilant.[3]
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Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 25 12 Feb, 1913[4] |
Succeeded by Joseph A. Shuter |
| Preceded by Julian H. Woodbridge |
Captain of H.M.S. Albacore Jan, 1914[5] |
Succeeded by Percy J. Helyar |
| Preceded by Frank Powell |
Captain of H.M.S. Vigilant 23 May, 1914[6] |
Succeeded by Colin A. G. Hutchinson |
| Preceded by Reginald St. P. Parry |
Captain of H.M.S. Lynx ? – 9 Aug, 1915[7] |
Succeeded by Vessel Lost |
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