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CHESTER G COX

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HONORED ON PANEL 13E, LINE 50 OF THE WALL

CHESTER GARVIS COX

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CHESTER G COX

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13E/50

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Anderson County

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POSTED ON 5.10.2023

POSTED BY: ANON

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Never forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 12.31.2021

POSTED BY: John Fabris

We Will Remember

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

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POSTED ON 5.13.2021

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

First Lieutenant Chester Garvis Cox, Served with Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 12.17.2019

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Silver Star Medal Award

Lt Chester Garvis Cox was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry in action. He served as an Infantry Unit Command, Airborne Qualified, and was assigned to D Co, 1st Bn, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Div.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=44696

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POSTED ON 2.10.2018

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Lt Chester Cox,
Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantry Unit Commander with D Company, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry. Happy Valentine's Day. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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