Houston Nathaniel Cox was born on 9 October 1919 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. He was the husband of Dollie Mae Collins and father of Kenneth Houston Cox, Stanley Willis Cox and Harold H. Cox. Brother of Von Cox.
Killed in Action 8 February 1945 in Germany

Private First Class
Received the Purple Heart for military merit and for wounds received in action.
Co. G 2nd BN. 22nd INFT. 4th DIV.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 9 October 1919
  • Date of death: 8 February 1945
  • County: Jefferson
  • Hometown: Jefferson City
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XII, Bottom Panel
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