Charles H. Cole

Charles H. Cole
Cole in uniform, May 1918
Adjutant General of Massachusetts
In office
1936–1939
Preceded byWilliam I. Rose
Succeeded byEdgar C. Erickson
In office
1914–1916
Preceded byGardner W. Pearson
Succeeded byGardner W. Pearson
Boston Fire Commissioner
In office
1912–1914
Preceded byCharles Dudley Daly
Succeeded byJohn Grady
Personal details
Born(1871-10-30)October 30, 1871
South Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedNovember 13, 1952(1952-11-13) (aged 81)
Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic Party
SpouseGrace F. Blanchard (1910–1949; her death)
AwardsCroix de Guerre
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceMassachusetts Volunteer Militia
Years of service1890–1916
1917–1938
Rank General

Charles Henry Cole (October 30, 1871 – November 13, 1952) was an American military and government official who served as commissioner of the Boston police and fire departments as well as Adjutant General of Massachusetts. During World War I, he commanded the 52nd Infantry Brigade of the 26th Infantry Division. In 1928, he was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Massachusetts.