Historical Marker

Cox Landing Park

Entrance to Cox Landing, 2582 Lakeshore Dr., Albany · Albany · Dougherty

Georgia marker

Inscription

COX LANDING PARK. In memory of Albany native Private Henry Cleve Cox, Jr., 2nd Infantry Division - Medical Corps, killed in action, August 25, 1944, during the Battle for Brest, France. Prior to his death, he was recognized for risking his life to save others during intense combat and awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in action at Hill 192, St. Lo, France.

Location

AddressEntrance to Cox Landing, 2582 Lakeshore Dr., Albany
CityAlbany
CountyDougherty
StateGeorgia

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