George L. Fox Military person

George Lansing Fox (March 15, 1900 – February 3, 1943) was a Methodist minister and a lieutenant in the United States Army. He was one of the Four Chaplains who gave their lives to save other soldiers during the sinking of the USAT Dorchester during World War II.

Personal facts

George L. Fox
Birth dateMarch 15, 1900
Birth place
Lewistown Pennsylvania
Date of deathFebruary 03, 1943
Place of death
Atlantic Ocean , USAT Dorchester

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
Four Chaplains' Medal
Croix de guerre 1939–1945 (France)
military operations
World War II
World War I
military branch
United States Army
service start1917
service end1917

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