[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5625]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING COLONEL WESLEY LEE FOX

  (Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. I join with my colleagues to honor those 
recipients of the Medal of Honor.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the heroic efforts of Colonel 
Wesley Lee Fox of the United States Marine Corps. Colonel Fox currently 
resides in Blacksburg, Virginia.
  Colonel Fox was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry and 
intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty 
in the Republic of Vietnam.
  Colonel Fox's company came under intense fire from a large, well-
concealed enemy force. Colonel Fox was wounded, along with the other 
members of the command group. Colonel Fox personally neutralized one 
enemy position and calmly ordered an assault against the hostile 
emplacements.
  Colonel Fox refused medical attention so he could establish a 
defensive posture and supervise the preparation of casualties for 
medical evacuation. His indomitable courage, inspiring initiative, and 
unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger 
inspired his marines to such aggressive action that they overcame all 
enemy resistance and destroyed a large bunker complex.
  It is for his outstanding heroism and leadership that I am proud and 
honored to remember the actions of Colonel Wesley L. Fox.

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