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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Russell Mills Cox, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Portsmouth, Virginia

Honored By

John Peterson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE REPORTED TO THE LIGHT CRUISER USS JUNEAU CL-52 ON MAY 29, 1942 TO SERVE AS AN ASSISTANT DISBURSING AND SUPPLY OFFICER. HE WAS REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION WHEN A JAPANESE SUBMARINE TORPEDOED AND SANK JUNEAU OFF GUADALCANAL DURING THE NAVAL BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL ON NOVEMBER 13, 1942.