Myles Crosby Fox

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Myles Crosby Fox (0-6945), First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company E, FIRST Marine Raider Battalion, during the landing assault and seizure of enemy Japanese-held Tulagi Island, British Solomon Islands, on the night of 7 – 8 August 1942. When a hostile counterattack threatened to penetrate the battalion line between E and B Companies, First Lieutenant Fox, although mortally wounded, personally directed the deployment of personnel to cover the gap. As a result of his great personal valor and skillful tactics, the enemy suffered heavy losses and their attack was repulsed. First Lieutenant Fox by his dauntless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Commander in Chief, Pacific Forces: Serial 909 (May 24, 1943)