Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Robert A. Cox, Sr. Robert Allen Cox, Sr. was was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born in Columbus or Delanco on October 3, 1922 to Chauncey D and Martha B Cox. The family moved to Delanco in the early 1920s. He was one of 8 siblings. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. Robert joined the US Army in 1942 and served in Co. A, Combat Engineers, 69th Armored Infantry in Central Europe during WWII until 1946. He got the nickname "Jeep". His group built pontoon bridges through Germany. Robert was classified as a Tech 5 heavy truck driver. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and WWII Victory Medal. After the war, Robert lived on Third Street in Delanco, and the family enjoyed vacations in Cape May. Robert died February 9, 2004. He was cremated and his ashes spread in Cape May. US Army, TEC 5 Co A, 69th Arm Inf WWII, Central Europe 1922 – 2004

Updated October 30, 2023