Charles Frederick Cox
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Major General Charles Frederick Cox, CB, CMG, DSO, VD (2 May 1863 – 20 November 1944) was an Australian Army officer and politician. He retired in 1923 as an honorary major general.
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Charles Frederick Cox | |
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Senator for New South Wales | |
In office 1 July 1920 – 30 June 1938 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1863-05-02)2 May 1863 Pennant Hills, New South Wales |
Died | 20 November 1944(1944-11-20) (aged 81) Croydon, New South Wales |
Political party | Nationalist Party of Australia |
Nickname | Fighting Charlie |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1891–1923 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | New South Wales Lancers 3rd New South Wales Mounted Rifles 6th Light Horse Regiment 1st Light Horse Brigade 4th Light Horse Brigade 1st Cavalry Division |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Volunteer Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (5) |
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