We were contacted by Lee of Norwich, CT who was seeking some help. 15+ years ago she obtained a set of dog tags belonging to James W. Wilcox, along with an Army ring and key- she can't remember just where - probably at a yard sale in the area. She wanted us to help her find the veteran

Although the veteran, James Wilcox, has passed away, we were happy to find his next of kin - his son Timothy Wilcox - who lived close by as well. 

Veteran James Wilcox, born in 1948,  entered the US Army in 1966. After serving in Vietnam, he was a constable for a few years in Old Lyme, a volunteer fireman for 12 years and worked as a mechanic for over 30 years. On January 7, 2018, James W. Wilcox passed away from cancer (Agent Orange) in New London, CT 

After making contact with his son, Timothy Wilcox, we made arrangements with CT Patriot Guard Riders to hand deliver the dog tag, Army ring and key to Timothy.

The hand off was done on Saturday, February 13th. Skip (PGR) first stopped by Lee's house to pick up the items and then over to Timothy's house in Norwich. 

After 15+ years, James W Wilcox is now home with his family.... Job well done everyone!

Bio: James Wilbur Wilcox was born on September 11, 1948, in New London, Connecticut to Fred and Mary Wilcox.

He enter the US Army in about 1965.After serving in Vietnam, he was a constable for a few years in Old Lyme, a volunteer fireman for 12 years and worked as a mechanic for over 30 years.  

On July 11, 1969 he married Carol A. Hody. They had 2 children, James W Wilcox Jr (1971-1971) and Barbara (died about 1998). They divorced on April 15,  1976.

On December 31, 1976  he married Janice M Saunders.  They had, James W Wilcox III, Timothy M, and Christy (Sept 1978 - Sept 2020). They divorced in 1984.

On Sept 17, 1994, he married Bette J. Smith. They had two children, Brett and Tiffany Wilcox. 

On January 7, 2018, James W. Wilcox passed away from cancer (Agent Orange) in New London, CT.