Summary
Hugh Cole was named as a Beaver Island School graduate in May 1973, reported in August as having joined the U.S. Coast Guard at Cape May, New Jersey, and reported in January 1974 as home for Christmas with his family.
Evidence and limits
This is an episode-qualified education and service record. The January address notice does not establish the length of the visit, later assignment, or full military history.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, May 1973, “School News.”Names Hugh Cole among the eight students announced for Beaver Island School graduation; it supplies no further biography or school record.
- Beaver Beacon, August 1973, “Local News.”Reports that Hugh Cole joined the U.S. Coast Guard at Cape May, New Jersey.
- Beaver Beacon, January 1974, “Servicemen’s News.”Reports Hugh Cole returning home for Christmas with his family and publishes a new mailing address for correspondence; it does not add a service assignment or complete military record.