| Birth: | Oct. 14, 1946 | | Death: | May 14, 1968 | 
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. James W. Fous A member of Co E, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, PFC Fous on May 14, 1968 distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty While participating in a reconnaissance mission in Kien Hoa Province, PFC Fous detected three Viet Cong maneuvering toward his position, after alerting the other men, he directed accurate fire upon the enemy and silenced two of them. The Third Viet Cong soldier managed to escape after throwing a hand grenade Into his position. Without hesitation, he shouted a warning to his three comrades and leaped upon the lethal explosive, absorbing the blast with his own body. His gallantry and heroism was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Cause of death: Killed in action in Vietnam
Search Amazon for James W. Fous | | | Burial:
Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Maxwell
Lincoln County
Nebraska, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: May 04, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 9227 |
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