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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Ross M. Cox

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Jonesville, Michigan

Honored By

Mrs. Ross Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LANDED ON UTAH BEACH ON BASTILLE DAY. ASSIGNED TO THE 24TH CAVALRY RECONNAISSANCE AS A RADIO OPERATOR IN AN ARMORED CAR. SAW ACTION ACROSS FRANCE INTO GERMANY, BATTLE OF THE BULGE. SENT BACK TO FOUNTAIN PLEASE, FRANCE TO OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS). BECAME A 2ND LIEUTENANT. SENT BACK TO FRANKFURT WHERE HE HELPED ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SCHOOL FOR GI S UNTIL DISCHARGED.