Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Charles M. “Gus” Cox Charles Milton "Gus" Cox was was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born in Delanco January 17, 1924 to Chauncey D and Martha B Cox; one of 8 siblings. The family moved to Delanco from Columbus and lived in many places around town, including 400 Poplar Street. The family was active in Dobbins Methodist Church. Gus joined the US Army infantry and fought in the 5th Diamond Division in Europe during WWII. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He married when he returned from the war. He was a carpenter who did much work in Delanco over the years. He lived at 622 Mulberry Street. He died June 6, 1997 and is buried in Beverly National Cemetery. US Army, ? 5th Div, 3rd Army WWII, Europe 1924 – 1997

Updated October 30, 2023