Robert Lewis Cox

Robert Lewis Cox
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Seaman/Airman/Fireman
Military Decorations Distinguished Flying Cross
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MEDALS-RIBBONS: Distinguished Flying Cross, Combat Aircrew, Air Medal (5), Good Conduct, Combat Action w/3 Stars, Unit Commendation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/3 Stars, World War II Victory

Flew as gunner in SBD dive bombers on 28 combat missions in the Pacific. Later, he flew ammunition in and casualties out of combat areas.

Douglas SDB-5 Dauntless

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