World War II Honoree

Arthur A. Fox, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Honored By

William A. Fox

Relationship

Son

SERVED WITH THE 1ST AND 3RD MARINE DIVISIONS. PACIFIC SEA SERVICE ABOARD THE USS MOBILE FROM DATE OF COMMISSIONING, MARCH 24, 1943 TO 1945. THE USS MOBILE BOMBARDED 10 ISLANDS AND WAS CREDITED WITH KILLS AND ASSISTS OF 29 JAPANESE AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING 2 TROOP TRANSPORTS, 1 SUBMARINE, 1 LIGHT CRUISER, 1 HEAVY CRUISER, 1 AIRCRAFT CARRIER.