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Going from the halopedia link on Admirals it is apparent that the Admiral heading Section 1 was Roland Freemont.
From his bio:
In 2552, when the Covenant attacked Reach, he sent a signal to all of these systems demanding immediate recall of all vessels to Reach because a Fleet of some 300+ Covenant vessels had entered the system. He was presumed killed when the Covenant destroyed FLEETCOM HQ. He also ordered the Cole Protocol to be issued immediately for all vessels and stations in the area
Note: PRESUMED dead. However, this gives a solid basis if we're going with the idea that this is a prequel because Freemont was:
1. Admiral
2. At Reach (reach = pre-Halo 1)
3. Issued the Cole Protocol
I also think that Fleetcom HQ was under heavy duress from Covenant forces during the battle for Reach. I cannot remember if it was glassed or infantry assaulted however.
*edit confirmed, Fleetcom HQ assaulted by infantry and armor*
It was the Covenant's first target when they invaded Reach, and on about 0555 hours, they overran the UNSC Marine Corps perimeter with Banshees, Wraiths, and thousands of infantry, and the attacked the armory building, effectively neutralizing effective UNSC space tactical coordination of Reach's defense.
Infantry seems more likely considering the casualty rate for glass bombardments. Remember that it is only assumed that he perished as everyone's whereabouts were not exactly known during the battle.
[Edited on 09.23.2008 9:11 AM PDT]