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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Willie M. Cox

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Quincy, Florida

Honored By

Willie Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED OVERSEAS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS AS A RIFLEMAN AND LATER AS A SCOUT WITH THE 43RD DIVISION, 103RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, UNTIL WOUNDED IN ACTION. AS A SCOUT, PERFORMED A VARIETY OF DUTIES SUCH AS OBTAINING ENEMY INFORMATION FROM FORWARD POSITION. PARTICIPATED IN NEW GUINEA AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGNS. WAS WOUNDED AT LUZON, PHILIPPINES, JANUARY 30, 1945.