Colonel John Richard Cole (15 February 1907 – September 1997) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.
His military career spanned from 1927–1959 with the Loyal Regiment, during which he served in the Second World War.
He graduated from Sandhurst in September 1927, entering into the Loyal Regiment as a second lieutenant.
[6] He was seconded for service with the Colonial Office in June 1933,[7] before promotion to the rank of captain in September 1937.
[9] Cole served during the Second World War and was mentioned in dispatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Malayan campaign.