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By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) Lewis B. Cox, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Cox distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Frapelle, France, 17 – 23 August 1918, in bringing up supplies under heavy shell fire.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    6th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 12 – 15, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 128 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Lewis Berkeley Cox, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the St. Mihiel offensive, September 12 – 15, 1918. From the beginning of the battle until evacuation from the field severely wounded, First Lieutenant Cox displayed exceptional heroism, bravery, and devotion to duty of the highest order. Especially courageous was his work on September 14 in the Bois-de-Bonvaux when, facing a murderous machine-gun fire, many of his men down, himself twice wounded, he held his ground until reinforcements came up, and surrounded and captured the enemy machine-gun nest. His work was a splendid example to the entire command.