Percy Cox - Marriage and Children

Marriage and Children

Lady Cox (Belle Hamilton Cox) was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 1923 Birthday Honours.

The Cox's only son, Derek, was killed in action in 1917 (although he left a son) and their only daughter died at birth.

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