Amos Oliver Fox ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Alabama
On April 23, 1968 Major Fox was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Alabama. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 273006 |
| Service ID | 45193 |
| Name | Amos Oliver Fox |
| From | Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Birth Date | September 8, 1930 |
| Casualty Date | April 23, 1968 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Major |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Ninh Thuan province |
| Burial | All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery, Pawleys Island, Georgetown County, South Carolina |
| Remembered | Amos Oliver Fox is buried or memorialized at All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery, Pawleys Island, Georgetown County, South Carolina.  Amos is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 51e, Line 38. |
Additional Details
Amos Oliver Fox was born in Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama. He had entered the service from South Carolina and had some connections to the area of Georgetown County, South Carolina. He had served during the Korean War and in Vietnam.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Amos Oliver Fox was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Air Force. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on July 23, 1967. Fox had the rank of Major. His military occupation or specialty was Pilot. Service number assignment was 45193. Attached to 7th Air Force, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron. He was born on September 8, 1930. According to our records Alabama was his home or enlistment state and Jefferson county has been included within the archival record. We have Birmingham listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Air Force Major Fox experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 23, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Ninh Thuan province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ United States Aviator Badge Air Force
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 8 Medal of Honor recipients
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