| Surname: | Cox |
| Initials: | W J |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 591 |
| Notes: | MFP. 8/10/89 He enlisted in the Wiltshire Regiment, No. 2635, age 18.5 years, occupation Labourer, born Wooton Bassett, Wiltshire. 7/12/98 transferred to the MFP. Served Home 8/10/89 to 11/10/91, India 12/10/91 to 6/11/95, Home 7/11/95 to 23/10/99, South Africa 24/10/99 to 13/11/02, home 31/10/09 to discharge at Devonport, 18 years at own request. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 77 of 1908. Previously served in the 3 Wiltshire Militia. William James Cox. He has the same No. as L/Cpl T W Walker, MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: QSA Medal Roll WO 100/234 Page: 198 July 5, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek.Also shown on 4 Brigade Staff Medal Roll WO 100/299, page 54, 30/6/1901. Lined through, on police roll. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/355 Page: 303 Dec. 23, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. |