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About William Sitgreaves Cox
William Sitgreaves Cox (1790–1874) was an American sailor during the War of 1812. He was serving as acting lieutenant aboard the USS Chesapeake at the time of its capture by HMS Shannon. Cox was subsequently court-martialed for his actions during that engagement and discharged from the Navy. After advocacy from his descendants, his rank was restored by President Harry S Truman.
Everything about William Sitgreaves Cox →- Occupation
- military personnel
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 20, 1790
- Died
- October 17, 1874