Sergeant Henry N. Cox was born 24 April 1920, at Wisemantown, Estill County, Kentucky. He joined Company H, 149th Infantry at Ravenna, Kentucky, on 23 September 1940. He was inducted into federal service with his unit on 17 January 1941. His death is listed as 5 June 1945, Pacific Area. His remains are buried in the Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines.