George C. Fox

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to George C. Fox (0-47459), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Commanding Officer, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on January 22 – March 18, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lieutenant Colonel Fox upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.