Russell M. Cox
Russell M. Cox (January 30, 1919 – November 13, 1942), was a United States Navy officer, killed in action during World War II. Cox was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on January 30, 1919. He reported to the light cruiser USS Juneau (CL-52) on May 29, 1942 to serve as an assistant supply officer and was reported missing in action and later presumed dead when a Japanese submarine torpedoed and sank the Juneau during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942.[1]
Russell Mills Cox | |
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| Born | January 30, 1919 Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 13, 1942 (aged 23) Pacific Ocean, near Guadalcanal |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Naval Reserve |
| Years of service | 1940–1942 |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Unit | New York Navy Yard USS Juneau (CL-52) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
The U.S. Navy destroyer escort USS Russell M. Cox (DE-774) was named for Ensign Cox. Her construction was cancelled in 1944.
References
- "Russell M. Cox". United States Navy.
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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