Robert M. Cox

Corporal Robert M. Cox (March 19, 1845 to October 26, 1932) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cox received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on 22 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1892.

Biography
Cox was born in Guernsey County, Ohio on 19 March 1845. He enlisted into the 55th Illinois Infantry. He died on 26 October 1932 and his remains are interred at the Prairie City Cemetery in Illinois.