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First Name: Stanley

Last Name: Cox

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Bogata, TX
Middle Name: E.



Date of Birth: 21 January 1919

Date of Death: 10 August 2007

Rank: Technician Fifth Grade

Years Served:
Stanley Eugene Cox

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

Stanley Eugene Cox

Technician 5th Grade, U. S. Army

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 37 (September 4, 1944)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Stanley E. Cox (ASN: 38079507), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the ** Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in France, on 28 August 1944.
Private Cox's gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas WWII Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 316145   Created by: drjones46

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