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Charles Edward COX

Regimental number283
Place of birthMossvale New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationTinsmith
AddressHorseshoe Creek via Kyogle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinSister, Mrs G L Boles, Horseshoe Creek via Kyogle, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: "Letter/List 16 November 1921"

FateReturned to Australia 18 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120
Date: 7 August 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 1603 Pte William James COX, 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.
Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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