Robert Lewis Cox
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Seaman/Airman/Fireman |
Military Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Wall | DD |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 10 |
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