I could not get very far with him as the data was all over the place
1871 Apr 6. Born Westmeath (1871 in RIC, census points to 1875)
1901 census at 19 in Rathowen , Westmeath
These are the children of Benjamin and Isabella Cox of Mullingar. Thomas born 1866, John born 1867, Benjamin as born 1871 on GRO, George 1873
1911 census, a visitor at a house in Dublin. He was a waiter, born Mullingar c.1875
1921 Jun 1. Joined with RIC no 81306 & Adric (737) Waiter & ex-Soldier
1921 Jun 1. Posted to L Coy