How to Pronounce William Sitgreaves Cox
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Jan 20, 1790 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Died on 17 Oct 1874 (aged 84)
court-martialed during the War of 1812
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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.
