The soldier who called an artillery strike on his own position
In short: Discover the extraordinary story of John R. Fox, a man who demonstrated incredible bravery during wartime by directing artillery fire onto his own location.
On May 18, 1915, John R. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. While at Wilberforce University, Fox studied science and biology. It was there that he met his future wife, Arlene. His life took a dramatic turn during his military service, leading to a legendary moment of courage involving an artillery strike on his own position.
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