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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

JOHN PRESTON COX

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

SILVER SPRINGS, Maryland

Honored By

Jack Cook

Relationship

HISTORIAN

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Activity During WWII

FLEW P-40S AND P-38S FROM GUADALCANAL W/THE 44TH, 18TH. SCORED 2 KILLS AND RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, PURPLE HEART AND 7 AIR MEDALS. HE WAS SHOT DOWN OVER RABAUL ON DECEMBER 25, 1943 AND DECLARED KILLED IN ACTION. WAS ACTUALLY CAPTURED BY THE JAPANESE AND HELD ON RABAUL UNTIL TURNED OVER TO THE KEMPEI TAI. HE WAS EXECUTED IN MARCH 1944.