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Ray
Lawrence
Cox
MIA (WWII) KIA
September 17, 1913

–

February 3, 1942

Born:

Crowell

, 

Texas

Home:

Crowell

, 

Texas

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila (Wall of the Missing)

Five members of Captain Ray Cox’s Flying Fortress Bomber earned Silver Stars before the were shot down and lost in action on February 3, 1942. Captain Cox earned his award within the first 24 hours of the war.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    93d Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    19th Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    Far East Air Force

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941
    Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 27 (September 1, 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Air Corps) Ray Lawrence Cox (ASN: 0-380226), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 19th Bombardment Group (H), FAR EAST Air Force, while participating in an air mission on 8 December 1941, against enemy Japanese targets in the Southwest Pacific Area. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Captain Cox on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.