Name: Gerald V. Cole

                         Branch of Service: U.S. Navy

                         Unit:

                         Rank: Seaman 1/C

                         Dates of Service: 7/15/1943-

                         Area of Service:

Gerald V. Cole, 17, Seaman 1/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Cole of Scottsville, has completed basic training at the Submarine School, Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, for duty with our growing fleet of overseas fighters.

Seaman Cole will be entitled to wear the twin dolphin insignia of the submarine service after further experience aboard a submarine during which he must demonstrate to his commanding officer that he is fully qualified to carry out the duties of his rate. The insignia is regarded as a mark of distinction throughout the Navy.

Seaman Cole was graduated in June 1942 from Scottsville High School. He has been in the Navy since last July and had preliminary training at Sampson, NY.

The Submarine School, the only one of its kind in the Navy, is attended by a special group of men who must past special physical, mental, and psychological tests.