World War II Honoree

Lawrence J. Cox

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chandler, Oklahoma

Honored By

Karen Cox Wing

Relationship

Daughter

ASSIGNED TO 42ND RAINBOW DIVISION, SENT FROM NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA TO NAPLES, ITALY TO A REPLACEMENT DEPOT. SENT TO FRANCE TO SERVE WITH 36TH TEXAS ARROWHEAD DIVISION, 42ND INFANTRY, COMPANY L. HE WAS WOUNDED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE RHINE ON FEBRUARY 1, 1945. THE BALANCE OF HIS SERVICE TIME WAS SPENT IN ARMY HOSPITALS IN ENGLAND AND MODESTO, CALIFORNIA. HE WAS DISCHARGED AUGUST 8, 1945.