Edward J. Cox
Home Town: Schaghticoke, NY
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward J. Cox, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jaulgonne, France, July 23, 1918. Although suffering from severe mustard-gas burns, Sergeant Cox led a platoon through the attack of July 23 with unquestionable initiative, coolness, and courage.