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Maj Simon Cox

Calgary Highlanders
Bosnia 2002-2003; Afghanistan 2008

Maj Simon Cox was born in North York, Ontario. He joined the Calgary Highlanders in 1998 and deployed to Bosnia in 2002-2003 as part of the Composite Reserve Infantry Company attached to First Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.

In 2008 he deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team. He was awarded a Mention in Dispatches for his actions there. Promoted to lieutenant-colonel in 2017, he commanded the Calgary Highlanders 2017-2018.


Interview with Maj Simon Cox

Maj Simon Cox, Calgary Highlanders. Interviewed 13 July 2016

Interview Transcript

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