James Cole b.1791 (Ruardean) married to Hannah Morgan b.1793 (Ruardean).They had 14 children. On the 1851 census it states that James is a Chelsea Pensioner. Does anyone know anything about his military career.

No but he would have been serving around the time of the Napoleonic Wars circa 1811

Wellington's best known battle and
resulted in the final defeat of Napoleon and
peace in Europe for 99 years, shaped
modern Europe

‘Did more than any other battle I know
towards the true object of all battles – the
peace of the world.' Duke of Wellington

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=15146

The Glosters http://www.glosters.org.uk/ have a :-

Cole, James - Statement of Service
Surname: Cole
First Name: James
SERVICE DETAILS
Service Number: 182

might be him