James W. Fous-Maxwell, NE
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 01.464 W 100° 31.584
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Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Kien Hoa Province, Republic of Vietnam on May 14, 1968. He was killed in action. He is buried in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE in Section G, Site 685.
Waymark Code: WMXK57
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2018
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He was born on October 14, 1946 in Omaha, NE and died on May 14, 1968 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *FOUS, JAMES W.
• Rank and Organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company E, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division
• Place and date: Kien Hoa Province, Republic of Vietnam, 14 May 1968
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Pfc. Fous distinguished himself at the risk of his life while serving as a rifleman with Company E. Pfc. Fous was participating in a reconnaissance-in-force mission when his unit formed its perimeter defense for the night. Pfc. Fous, together with 3 other American soldiers, occupied a position in a thickly vegetated area facing a woodline. Pfc. Fous detected 3 Viet Cong maneuvering toward his position and, after alerting the other men, directed accurate fire upon the enemy soldiers, silencing 2 of them. The third Viet Cong soldier managed to escape in the thick vegetation after throwing a hand grenade into Pfc. Fous' position. Without hesitation, Pfc. Fous shouted a warning to his comrades and leaped upon the lethal explosive, absorbing the blast with his body to save the lives of the 3 men in the area at the sacrifice of his life. Pfc. Fous' extraordinary heroism at the cost of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
Armed Service: Army
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