| Surname: | Cox |
| Initials: | S |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 257 |
| Notes: | MFP. 11/7/1881 he enlisted in the Shropshire Light Infantry, No. 17, age 19 years, occupation Shoemaker, born St Ebbes, Oxford, formerly served in the 4 VB Oxford Light Infantry. 19/7/02 discharged Alexandria, Egypt. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Served Malta 2 years, Egypt 16.9 years, ? 1.1 years. He enlisted in the Shropshire Regiment No. 17, age 19 years, occupation shoemaker, born St Ebbes, Oxford. Formerly served in the 4 Oxfordshire Regiment of Reserve. Transferred to MFP, 19/7/1902 discharged at Alexandria, Egypt after 21 years 9 days. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Part of army record missing. Solomon Cox. He has the same No. as Cpl A Livings MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (London Gazette: WO 100/58 Page: 233 Nov. 7, 1882) |
| Citation: | Awarded at Pte, No. 17, 1 Shropshire Light Infantry. |
| Decoration: | Khedive's Star 1882-1891 (London Gazette: WO 100/58 Page: 247 July 13, 1883) |
| Citation: | Awarded as Pte, No. 17, 1 Shropshire Light Infantry. |