Profile image
Military service
Age:
29
Rank:
Lieutenant
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
1st Hussars, R.C.A.C.
Division:
6th Armd. Regt.
Death:
August 15, 1944
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
XXV. G. 5.
Additional information
Son of John and Bertie Cole, of Toronto, Ontario.
Digital gallery of Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
-
Dog tag
-
Photo of Curtis McLam Cole
Curtis McLam Cole b. Sep 18, 1915 Acton, Ontario -
Soldiers' Tower Memorial
The Soldiers’ Tower was built by the University of Toronto Alumni Association in 1924 as a memorial to the Great War of 1914-1918. The names of those who died in that conflict are carved on the Memorial Screen at photo left. After the Second World War, more names were carved in the Memorial Arch at the Tower’s base. In total, almost 1200 names are inscribed. A Memorial Room inside the Tower contains mementoes and artifacts, and a 51-bell carillon serves as the audio element of the living memorial to the alumni, students, faculty and staff who died in the World Wars. The Soldiers’ Tower is the site of an annual Service of Remembrance. Photo: Kathy Parks, Alumni Relations. -
Memorial Room
Soldiers’ Tower, University of Toronto. Photo: David Pike, courtesy of Alumni Relations. -
Victoria College WWII Plaque
This outdoor plaque is located at Victoria College, part of Victoria University in the University of Toronto. “They were valiant in life and triumphant in death. [Victoria University Crest - Abeunt studia in mores]. Erected to the memory of the students of this college who gave their lives in the Great War 1939-1945. This tablet was erected by the Board of Regents and Dedicated October 13th, 1953”. Among the 79 names inscribed is that of: “Curtis McLam Cole”. Photo: Cody Gagnon, courtesy of Alumni Relations. -
Memorial Arch
The names of those who died in the Second World War were added to the archway beneath the Soldiers’ Tower in 1949. The name of “Lt C. M. COLE C.A.C.” is among the names inscribed. Photo: Cody Gagnon, courtesy of Alumni Relations. -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Star April 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram August 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Curtis Mclam Cole
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 276 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
Request this page
Download this page
The Poppy Design is a trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used with permission. Click here to learn more about the poppy.
Did we miss something?
Contribute information to this commemorative page
Do you have photographs, information or a correction relating to this individual’s virtual memorial? Learn more about the CVWM and the information we collect.