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Wesley Lee Fox (September 30, 1931 \u2013 November 24, 2017) was a United States Marine Corps Colonel with 43 years of service. Fox received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War, and is considered to be one of the Marine Corps’ legendary heroes. During his career, he held every enlisted rank except sergeant major and every officer rank except the general officer ranks. After retiring from the Marines Corps, he wrote a book about his career \u2014 Marine Rifleman: Forty-Three Years in the Corps; and, he served for 8 years as Deputy Commandant for the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets.<\/p>\n
Citation His awards include, besides the CMOH: Fair winds and following seas, Col. Fox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as commanding officer of Company A, in action against the enemy in the northern A Shau Valley. Capt. (then 1st Lt.) Fox’s company came under intense fire from a large well concealed enemy force. Capt. Fox maneuvered to a position from which he could assess the situation and confer with his platoon leaders. As they departed to execute the plan he had devised, the enemy attacked and Capt. Fox was wounded along with all of the other members of the command group, except the executive officer. Capt. Fox continued to direct the activity of his company. Advancing through heavy enemy fire, he personally neutralized 1 enemy position and calmly ordered an assault against the hostile emplacements. He then moved through the hazardous area coordinating aircraft support with the activities of his men. When his executive officer was mortally wounded, Capt. Fox reorganized the company and directed the fire of his men as they hurled grenades against the enemy and drove the hostile forces into retreat. Wounded again in the final assault, Capt. Fox refused medical attention, established a defensive posture, and supervised the preparation of casualties for medical evacuation. His indomitable courage, inspiring initiative, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger inspired his marines to such aggressive action that they overcame all enemy resistance and destroyed a large bunker complex. Capt. Fox’s heroic actions reflect great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps, and uphold the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBronze Star w\/ Combat “V”
\nPurple Heart w\/ three Gold Stars
\nMeritorious Service Medal
\nJoint Service Commendation Medal
\nNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w\/ Combat “V”
\nCombat Action Ribbon w\/ one Gold Star
\nNavy Presidential Unit Citation
\nArmy Presidential Unit Citation
\nNavy Unit Commendation
\nNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation w\/ four Bronze Stars
\nMarine Corps Good Conduct Medal w\/ four Bronze Stars
\nNational Defense Service Medal w\/ two Bronze Stars
\nKorean Service Medal w\/ three Bronze Stars
\nVietnam Service Medal w\/ one Silver Star and one ?Bronze Star
\nNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w\/ three Bronze Stars
\nNavy Arctic Service Ribbon
\nRepublic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w\/ two Silver Stars
\nArmed Forces Honor Medal, 1st class (Vietnam)
\nRepublic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
\nRepublic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross) w\/ Palm and Frame
\nUnited Nations Korea Medal
\nRepublic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w\/ 1960- Device
\nRepublic of Korea War Service Medal<\/p>\n