THE WALL OF FACES

LCPL Jimmy R. Cox was a field communications wireman serving with Radio Relay and Construction Company, 7th Communication Battalion, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF). The 7th Communication Battalion provided radio, communication center, radio relay, and telephone support throughout the I Corps Area (Military Region I). During the month of May 1968, the Radio Relay and Construction Company furnished personnel and equipment to improve telecommunications within Quang Nam Province, RVN. This included installing approximately 3000 feet of cable, telephone poles, and terminals to improve the reliability of telephone service. While working on a telephone pole on May 14th, Cox was accidentally electrocuted. He was fatally injured in the incident. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org and “7th Comm Bn Logistics Summary Report for May 1968” at ttu.edu]

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.

Jimmy and I went to school together we were good friends. He and I went to Vietnam around the same time .rest in peace thank you for the ultimate sacrifice for your country . A friend and brother wayne smith

Dear Lcpl Jimmy Cox,
Thank you for your service as a Wireman. 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.

Dear LCPL Jimmy Richard Cox, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter