Robert M. Cox

Robert M. Cox
Born (1845-03-19)March 19, 1845
Guernsey County, Ohio
Died October 26, 1932(1932-10-26) (aged 87)
Prairie City, Illinois
Buried at Prairie City Cemetery
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Corporal
Unit Illinois Company K, 55th Illinois Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of Vicksburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Corporal Robert M. Cox (March 19, 1845–October 26, 1932) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cox received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on May 22, 1863. He was honored with the award on December 31, 1892.[1][2][3]

Biography

Cox was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, on March 19, 1845. He enlisted into the 55th Illinois Infantry. He died on October 26, 1932, and his remains are interred at the Prairie City Cemetery in Illinois.

Medal of Honor citation

Bravely defended the colors planted on the outward parapet of Fort Hill.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Robert Mitchell Cox". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
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