Wesley L. Fox

1931–2017 (age 86)

U.S. Marine Corps major general

Biography

Major General Wesley L. Fox personified the courage of the United States Marine Corps, earning the nation’s highest honors through valor and leadership in the most demanding circumstances.

He spent his later years mentoring Marines, advocating for veterans, and ensuring that the lessons of service continued to guide others, a legacy now at Arlington National Cemetery.

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