Edward G. Fox

First Lieutenant Edward Gleason Fox grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Pierce

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    First Lieutenant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    Company M
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    164th Infantry Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    63rd Division 7th Army
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action in Ben Hame, Germany

Biography:

Edward Gleason Fox was born in Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota on November 18, 1919, to William Edgar and Anah Grace Fox. He entered the United States Army in Rugby, North Dakota on February 10, 1941, and served in the European African Middle Eastern Theater.  First Lieutenant Fox was killed in action on April 1, 1945, in Ben Hame, Germany. He is buried at Persilla Watts Cemetery, Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota in Plot 75, Row 2, Grave 3, 1st addition. First Lieutenant Fox received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Good Conduct awards. 

<span class=prefix>1LT</span> Edward Gleason Fox

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