Wesley L. Fox Military person

Wesley Lee Fox (born September 30, 1931) is a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps with 43 years of service. Fox received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. He is considered to be one of the legendary war heroes within the Marine Corps.

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Birth date	September 30, 1931
Birth place	Herndon Virginia

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Legion of Merit Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) Medal of Honor Commendation Medal Armed Forces Honor Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
military operations	Korean War Vietnam War
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	Battalion Commander 1st Battalion 6th Marines Company A 1st Battalion 9th Marines Commanding officer U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School Quantico Virginia
military unit	Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance 1st Battalion 9th Marines Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego The Basic School Marine Aircraft Group 11 3rd Battalion 5th Marines Marine Air Detachment
service number	096702
service start	1950
service end	1950