| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 183 Wellington Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William G Cox, 183 Wellington Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 40th Baty Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 17 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Cerisy-Gailly on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when commanding his battery. Coming under very heavy fire from two enemy field guns, he brought a section into action and knocked them out. His prompt initiative relieved a very critical situation, and helped considerably towards the successof the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
