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 was awarded the
Purple Heart after being wounded in action at
Hill 192, St. Lo, France.
Marker is on Lakeshore Drive 0.1 miles south of Philema Road (Georgia Route 91), on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
