Jack W. Fox

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Jack W. Fox, Corporal, U.S. Army Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving with the 31st Bombardment Squadron, 5th Bombardment Group (Heavy), during the Japanese aerial attack on Hickam Field, Territory of Hawaii, on 7 December 1941. Corporal Fox, conspicuous for his bravery and coolness, caused the lives of a large group of men to be saved by ordering the men from unprotected areas to the shelter of the barracks, only a few seconds before the area was bombed and strafed by enemy aircraft. During the second attack, Corporal Fox, seeing a machine gun jam, started to the aid of the crew to reduce the jam. At this time a heavy attack of strafing and bombing centered on this area. A fragmentation bomb exploded near Corporal Fox; he was killed instantly.

Authority: “Heroes of Pearl Harbor”, Donald K. & Helen L. Ross