WILLIAM H. COX, CADET MIDN, USN
From USNA Virtual Memorial Hall
William Cox '78
William Henry Cox was admitted to the Naval Academy from Tennessee on September 26, 1874 at age 17 years 11 months.
Loss
William "was accidentally drowned while practicing in a shell-boat" on April 14, 1875.
He is buried in Tennessee; he was predeceased by his parents and two infant siblings.
Memorial Hall Error
William is not included with his classmates in Memorial Hall. This omission was discovered when researching another alumni.