The certificate, which was personally signed by President Biden read: “The United States of America honour the memory of Irene O. Cole. This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States.”
The late Irene Cole was born in Lagos State to the family of Thomas Cole. She is the first granddaughter of Hezekiah Oladipupo Davies. She grew up under the care of Mama Olufumilayo Anikulapo Kuti and she became famous when she won Miss Legs and was the only Nigerian lady who won Miss Legs.
She later travelled to the United States of America and joined the Air Force. She fought and played a major role in recovery of the estate of Sir Mobolaji Bank Anthony.
This was also corroborated in a statement from her friends in USA represented by Florence Carter and her special aid in Nigeria, Christian Amariwu
in recognition of the exalted award stated: “Words cannot tell how much we miss you. Your smartness, intelligence was unequalled and you remain a mentor and offered kindness to everyone.
“The great lioness, the voice of the oppressed, the advocate of the voiceless, the fearless, today mark’s one full calendar year of your demise. America and the entire world are saying goodbye to a great warrior. May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace.”
