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Noel Cox graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1935. He retired with disability from his war wounds in 1957 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    31st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 225 (1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Noel Maurice Cox (ANS: 0-19883), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1952. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Cox, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    31st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1951 – 1952

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Noel Maurice Cox (ANS: 0-19883), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1951 to 1952.