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Cecil
Edward
Fox
1923

–

Born:

Waco

, 

Texas

Home:

Waco

, 

Texas

Cecil Fox graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1947, He retired in 1980 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1775 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Cecil Edward Fox, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, Sheppard Tactical Training Center, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, from 1975 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fox and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Cecil Edward Fox, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief, AFOT4, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fox and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Cecil Edward Fox, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, from 1977 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fox culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Cecil Edward Fox, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Chief AFOT4, in the Republic of Vietnam, in 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Cecil Edward Fox, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander and later as Commander, 3550th Pilot Training Wing, from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fox and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.