| Career summary 34 |
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*** POST WAR *** |
| Citations 3 |
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WEWAK Peninsular and WIRUI MISSION were two key points of enemy resistence in the WEWAK area. 2/4 Aust Inf Bn, Commanded by Lt-Col COX, was given the task of capturing both these features. The enemy in each case had the advantage of dominating ground, an extensive and heavily protected series of fortifications and an abundance of automatic weapons. In the case of WEWAK Peninsular, there was a most difficult approach over a narrow sand-spit before the attack could be delivered. |
| Citations 4 |
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Lt-COX, in each instance, went right forward with his advanced troops and, under heavy fire, carried out a reconnaissance in order to form his plan for the attack. The plans for both attacks were faultless. the successful employment of artillery and tanks and other supporting arms was outstanding. His appreciation of the ground and the careful selection of the times for the attack were important features in the success of both these operations. [sic] culminating in the capture of both objectives |
| Citations 5 |
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These two successful operations enabled the Bde to ultimately clear the whole of the WEWAK-BORAM area. Lt-Col COX's personal bravery, initiative, forethought and planning throughout the operation are worthy of recognition.' |
| WW2 Service 1 |
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Bardia-Benghazi |
| WW2 Service 4 |
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New Guinea |
| Career summary 38 |
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aide de camp to King 13 Apr |
| Date of birth |
04/12/1914 |
Sydney, NSW |
| Interwar Service 1 |
17/08/1936 |
gunner 16th Hvy Bty,5th Hvy Brigade RAA |
| Date and unit at enlinstment (ORs) |
17/08/1936 |
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| Interwar Service 3 |
01/10/1938 |
BDR |
| Interwar Service 4 |
01/10/1938 |
LSGT |
| Interwar Service 2 |
01/02/1938 |
LBDR |
| Interwar Service 6 |
02/09/1939 |
127th Bty |
| Career summary 4 |
01/12/1939 |
SGT |
| Career summary 1 |
19/09/1939 |
full time duty South Head Emplacements |
| Career summary 5 |
08/12/1939 |
lieutenant |
| Date commissioned |
08/12/1939 |
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| Career summary 3 |
10/11/1939 |
enlisted 2AIF 2/2nd battalion |
| Interwar Service 5 |
21/02/1939 |
SGT |
| Career summary 2 |
12/10/1939 |
BHeadquarters 5th Hvy Brigade |
| Career summary 7 |
1940-07-22 - 1940-08-25 |
course Middle East Tactical School Pl Comd |
| Career summary 6 |
03/02/1940 |
arrived Middle East 13 |
| Career summary 10 |
c 1941-04-25 |
arrived Greece |
| Career summary 11 |
05/1941 |
arrived Middle East ex Greece |
| Career summary 14 |
19/08/1941 |
temporary captain |
| Career summary 15 |
10/12/1941 |
adjutant |
| Career summary 8 |
03/01/1941 |
wounded in action gun shot wound buttocks |
| Career summary 9 |
29/03/1941 |
returned to unit |
| Career summary 13 |
23/07/1941 |
2/1st battalion |
| Career summary 12 |
09/07/1941 |
attached 2/1st battalion |
| Career summary 18 |
14/08/1942 |
married |
| Career summary 16 |
27/03/1942 |
arrived Ceylon |
| Career summary 19 |
21/09/1942 |
arrived Moresby |
| Career summary 21 |
20/12/1942 |
Returned to Australia (Townsville ) |
| Career summary 17 |
07/08/1942 |
Returned to Australia (Melb) |
| Career summary 20 |
1943-12-16 - 1943-07-23 |
medical (dedema celluitis Lf |
| Career summary 22 |
22/07/1943 |
Military Cross |
| Career summary 25 |
17/11/1944 |
arrived Aitape |
| Career summary 23 |
1944-04-10 - 1944-06-16 |
course Land Headquarters Tactical Sc |
| Career summary 24 |
06/11/1944 |
2/7th battalion |
| Career summary 27 |
05/04/1945 |
temporary lieutenant colonel |
| Career summary 29 |
14/09/1945 |
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order |
| Date and unit at appointment (Officers) |
1945-03-29 - 1945-11-12 |
Commanding officer of 2/4 Battalion, 6 Division, AIF. |
| Career summary 26 |
29/03/1945 |
commanding officer 2/4th battalion |
| Career summary 28 |
10/04/1945 |
medical ?? 5 |
| Career summary 32 |
22/12/1945 |
Reserve of Officers |
| Citations 2 |
14/05/1945 |
'For personal courage, leadership and skilful planning in the attacks on WEWAK Peninsula and WIRUI MISSION on 10 and |
| Career summary 31 |
11/12/1945 |
relinquished command 2/4th |
| Career summary 30 |
26/10/1945 |
Returned to Australia (Bris) |
| Appointment |
1945-03-29 - 1945-12-11 |
Battalion: 2/4th; Rank on appointment: major, temporary lieutenant colonel ; Appointed from: major 2/7th battalion ; Reason for end of appointment: demobilised |
| Career summary 33 |
17/01/1946 |
lieutenant colonel (bd 5 Apr 45) promul |
| Career summary 35 |
01/04/1948 |
commanding officer 45th battalion |
| Career summary 37 |
26/08/1950 |
commanding officer 45th battalion |
| Career summary 36 |
17/07/1950 |
appointed Interim Army, Military Mission Malaya |
| Career summary 39 |
05/08/1952 |
aide de camp to Queen |
| Career summary 40 |
01/07/1952 |
command 8th Brigade |
| Career summary 44 |
25/05/1955 |
ED |
| Career summary 41 |
02/07/1956 |
Reserve of Officers |
| Career summary 42 |
01/07/1960 |
member of command and staff group eastern command |
| Career summary 43 |
02/07/1962 |
Unattached List |
| Date of death |
16/11/1964 |
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