Wade Hobert Fox
Born: at Berea, West Virginia
Home Town: Lost Creek, West Virginia
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wade Hobert Fox, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Under constant shell and machine-gun fire for three days, Private Fox performed his duties as runner with exceptional courage and daring, establishing efficient service between company and battalion headquarters.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to Wade Hobert Fox, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 16th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action near St. Etienne, France, October 4, 1918. Under constant shell and machine-gun fire for three days, Private Fox performed his duties as runner with exceptional courage and daring, establishing efficient service between company and battalion headquarters.
