Edward G. Fox

First Lieutenant Edward Gleason Fox grave marker photo

World War II
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Fallen

County:
Pierce

Date of Loss:

Branch of Service:
Army

Rank:
First Lieutenant

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
Company M

Regiment / Group / Brigade:
164th Infantry Regiment

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
63rd Division 7th Army
Listed on/in the:
Register of North Dakota Veterans World War II 1941-1945 and Korean Conflict 1950-1953, published 1968

Major Battle/Theatre:
European African Middle Eastern Theater

Medals and Honors:

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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