Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Robert E. Cox
Subject(s): Awards, Courts-martial and courts of inquiry, Cox, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1875-1937, Heroes, Medal of Honor, Soldiers, United States. Navy
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Based on the findings of the Court of Inquiry, the author directs the Department of the Navy to nominate Acting Gunner Cox for a Medal of Honor or other appropriate recognition for his heroism during the incident on the battleship Missouri. Cox was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 14, 1921.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-16
Creator(s)
Recipient
United States. Department of the Navy
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Robert E. Cox. [May 16, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290778. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Robert E. Cox. [16 May. 1904]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290778.
APA:
Unknown., [1904, May 16]. Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Robert E. Cox.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290778.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
