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Edwin Cole (other)
Edwin Cole may refer to: * Edwin Louis Cole (1922–2002), founder of the Christian Men's Network * Edwin Cole (RAF officer) (1895–?), World War I flying ace * Buddy Cole (musician) (Edwin LeMar Cole, 1916–1964), jazz pianist and orchestra leader {{hndis, Cole, Edwin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edwin Louis Cole
Edwin Louis Cole (1922–2002), also known as Ed Cole, was the founder of the Christian Men's Network, an American religious organization devoted to helping Christian men and fathers. He published many books and preached numerous sermons relating to men and religion. Early life After his birth in Dallas, Cole lived with his mother in Texas until the age of four, when he became ill with a severe case of scarlet fever. After being told that he would not survive without sea air and sun, his mother Florence moved to Los Angeles, California, with young Edwin. Cole was educated at Belmont High School in Downtown Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, Edwin played an active role in the Angelus Temple of Aimee Semple McPherson, often participating in the Temple's illustrated sermons. He played a trumpet with street corner witnessing teams on Los Angeles's skid row. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard during World War II, where he met his wife, fellow Coast Guard member Nancy C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edwin Cole (RAF Officer)
Squadron Leader Edwin Stuart Travis Cole (26 December 1895–1984) was a British World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He returned to military service in 1939 for the Second World War. Early life Edwin Stuart Travis Cole was born in Bristol, England on 26 December 1895, to Ruben and Jessie Cole. He became a mechanical engineer. World War I service Cole was awarded Aviator's Certificate No. 2160 on Caudron biplanes at the Ruffy-Baumann School at Hendon. He was commissioned as a probationary second lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps on 29 April 1916, was appointed a flying officer on 21 July, and was confirmed in his rank in August. On 15 September 1916, having been assigned to No. 60 Squadron RFC to fly a Nieuport fighter, he scored his first victory.Franks (2000), p.10. Reassigned to No. 1 Squadron RFC, he once again flew a Nieuport. He triumphed twice in March 1917, and four times during Bloody April, including two observation balloons. On 1 May 191 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |