Charles Frederick Cox
Charles Frederick Cox | |
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Portrait of Brigadier General Charles Cox, 1921 | |
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 1 July 1920 – 30 June 1938 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 May 1863 Pennant Hills, New South Wales |
| Died | 20 November 1944 (aged 81) Croydon, New South Wales |
| Political party | Nationalist Party of Australia |
| Nickname | Fighting Charlie |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1891–1923 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | New South Wales Lancers 3rd New South Wales Mounted Rifles 6th Light Horse Regiment 1st Light Horse Brigade 4th Light Horse Brigade 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Volunteer Decoration Mentioned in Despatches (5) |
Major General Charles Frederick Cox, CB, CMG, DSO, VD (2 May 1863 – 20 November 1944) was an Australian Army officer and politician. He retired in 1923 as an honorary major general.