| Regimental number | 624 |
| Place of birth | Aldinga South Australia |
| School | State School, Beulah, Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Slaughterman |
| Address | Phillips Street, Beulah, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Cox, Phillips Street, Beulah, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Bapaume, Somme Sector, France |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 33 |
| Place of burial | Bellicourt British Cemetery (Plot II, Row E, Grave No. 1), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 116 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Elizabeth COX, 29 Watt Street, Box Hill, Victoria. Native of Beulah, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'West of YPRES at POLYGON WOOD on the morning of 31st September a heavy barrage was put over our position by the enemy. During the barrage several men of Sergeant Cox's platoon were wounded or killed. The platoon occupied a very scattered position in artillery formation of sections; with utter disregard for his own personal safety and displaying the greatest coolness and courage, Sergeant Cox moved about under the barrage from one position to another helping the wounded and easing their positions where possible until they could be sent away. His courage set a fine example to the whole of his platoon. This N.C.O. has already been recommended for the Meritorious Service Medal in the New Year Honors List.'
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| Family/military connections | Brother: 5991 Pte Fred Bradley COX, 39th Bn, killed in action, 4 October 1917. |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
