Frank R. Fox

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Frank R. Fox (33594841), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. During an engagement against superior enemy forces, Sergeant Fox’s tank was disabled. Despite the fact that an enemy weapon continued to fire at the vehicle, he remained at his post and fired at known enemy positions. Exhausting his ammunition, he removed a machine gun from the vehicle, secured ammunition from another disabled tank, and set up a defensive position despite heavy mortar and small arms fire. His actions, without regard for his own safety, and his devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.