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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    120th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 24, 1945

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 143 (June 8, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Grover C. Cox, Jr. (ASN: 0-2010892), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 24 March 1945, in Germany. Realizing that an enemy gun which was firing on a group of buildings occupied by friendly troops would cause many casualties, Second Lieutenant Cox left his sheltered position and worked his way to a machine gun. Although he was in grave danger of drawing the enemy fire, he opened fire, allowing riflemen to flank the gun and knock it out. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Technical Sergeant]

    Regiment:

    120th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 26, 1945

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 97 (May 7, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Technical Sergeant] Grover C. Cox, Jr. (ASN: 0-2010892), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 26 February 1945, in Germany. During an attack, an enemy tank began subjecting Second Lieutenant Cox’s heavy machine gun platoon and the rifle companies to which they were attached to heavy fire. Most of the riflemen withdrew but Second Lieutenant Cox courageously remained with his squad. After making a reconnaissance he led one of his sections forward and directed such accurate fire on the enemy that the tank and supporting infantry withdrew. He then led his men into an enemy town, and, after establishing a roadblock, led three men, despite determined enemy fire, in clearing numerous houses which resulted in the capture of twelve prisoners. The bravery, aggressive determination, and exemplary leadership exhibited by Second Lieutenant Cox reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.