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a.d. elliott
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Died in Service
Oregon
US Army
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After college, First Lieutenant John Fox enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1940 in anticipation of US involvement in World War II. He was assigned to the 92nd Infantry Division as a forward observer.
On December 26, 1944, the Italian village he was at (Sommocolonia) was overrun by enemy soldiers. First Lieutenant John Fox earned a medal of honor for directing artillery fire on his position after being overrun. His actions allowed allied forces to retake the village.
In addition to winning the Congressional Medal of Honor, Hasbro toy company has made a GI Joe commemorative action figure in his honor.
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