George M. Cox
| George Montague Cox | |
|---|---|
| Born |
31 October 1892 Calcutta, India |
| Died |
19 February 1977 (aged 84) Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Allegiance | England |
| Service/branch | Flying service |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 65 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Captain George Montague Cox was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
Cox served originally in the Royal Berkshire Regiment, beginning in 1914. In 1916, he switched to the Royal Flying Corps. After training as a fighter pilot, he was posted in 1917 to 65 Squadron to fly Sopwith Camel no. B2411. He tallied his first win on 15 November 1917. He scored four more through 17 May 1918, with his last one recorded while flying Camel no. C8272. In summary, his total was three enemy airplanes destroyed, and two driven down out of control. He then was transferred within theater to command No. 2 Test Flight RAF.
Honors and awards
Military Cross (MC)
T./Capt. George Montague Cox, Gen. List and R.A.F.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On numerous occasions during recent operations he has descended to very low altitudes, and has attacked with bombs and machine-gun fire enemy troops forming up for attack. Thanks to his dash and intrepidity hostile bodies of troops have suffered very severe casualties and have been scattered in all directions. He has in all destroyed four hostile machines, and has at all times displayed the greatest gallantry.[2]
Sources of information
- ↑ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/cox2.php Retrieved 4 February 2010.
- ↑ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/cox2.php Retrieved 4 February 2010.