Wilfred Lionel COX

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COX, Wilfred Lionel

Service Number:	SX16710
Enlisted:	26 January 1942, Wayville, SA
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	2nd/3rd Machine Gun Battalion
Born:	Prospect, SA, 1 July 1916
Home Town:	Victor Harbor, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Builder
Died:	Killed in Action, New Guinea, 23 July 1945, aged 29 years
Cemetery:	Lae War Cemetery MM D 1
Memorials:	Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Victor Harbor Newland Memorial Congregational Church Memorial Window, Victor Harbor WW2 Roll of Honour, Victor Harbor War Memorial

World War 2 Service

26 Jan 1942:	Involvement Private, SX16710
26 Jan 1942:	Enlisted Wayville, SA
26 Jan 1942:	Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX16710, Wayville, SA
23 Jul 1945:	Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX16710, 2nd/3rd Machine Gun Battalion, Killed in Action

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Ray Sylva Cox and Myrtle Amyria Cox; husband of Doreen Cox, of Victor Harbour, South Australia.

HE SACRIFICED HIMSELF FOR THOSE HE LOVED... ALWAYS REMEMBERED

Pte Cox enlisted in January 1942 and in July was transferred to 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion. He arrived in New Guinea on 10 December 1944. In May 1945 was detached to the 2/6 Cavalry Commando Regiment, returning in June to the 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion. Pte Cox was killed in action at Aitape, New Guinea, on 23 July 1945. He was 29 years of age.

LATE PTE. W. L. COX.
Private W. L. (Bill) Cox, who was killed in action at Wewak N.G., on 23rd July, was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Cox, of Victor Harbour. Prior to joining the A.I.F. four years ago he was connected with the building trade, being emloyed by Mr. W. Pearce. Private Cox was a prominent athlete and was an excellent swimmer. He won a swim through Rosewater and on many occasions he successluly represented Victor Harbour Amateur Club at the City Baths and later at the Olympic Pool in various events. He also competed in races conducted by the local amateur cycling club. He leaves a widow (for merly Miss Dorecn Carroll, of Victor Harbour and one child, Colin. On behalf of our readers we wish to express regret to the bereaved family in their tragic loss.

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