Gregory Cole
Sergeant, U.S. Army

Cole received his Basic Training at Fort Sill, OK, and his Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX, as Combat Medic. He completed the Basic Airborne Course in March 2010. Duty stations have included Fort Stewart, GA, and Fort Bragg, NC.

Sergeant Cole was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 3rd Infantry Division from 2005-06 in Baghdad, Iraq, and deployed again with the 82nd Airborne Division, also in Baghdad, from 2008-09.

Medals, Awards & Badges

Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Army Achievement Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Good Conduct Medal with 3 Bronze Loops
Iraq Campaign with 2 Bronze Service Stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Combat Medical Badge
Parachutist Badge

This Honoree Record was prepared with the valuable assistance of Lanny G. Asepermy, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army (Ret.) [Honoree Record ID 227117], Historian for the Comanche Indian Veterans Association in Lawton, OK. Photo is courtesy of SMG Asepermy.