Frank Fox (United States Navy)

Frank Fox was an officer in the United States Navy during World War II. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

His award citation reads:
 * The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Frank Alstrup Fox, United States Naval (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane of Torpedo Squadron NINETEEN (VT-19) attached to the U.S.S. LEXINGTON (CV-16), while assigned to strike major Japanese Fleet Units on 25 October 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, in the Philippine Islands. Participating in a vigorous strike against major units of the Japanese Fleet, including aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers and destroyers, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Fox boldly plunged through continuous, intense anti-aircraft fire to carry out his attack and, expertly maneuvering to release his torpedo at close range, succeeded in scoring a direct hit on an enemy aircraft carrier, which contributed materially to the sinking of the vessel. By his superb airmanship, daring combat tactics and courage maintained in the face of tremendous opposition, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Fox contributed materially to the infliction of extensive damage and destruction on the Japanese Fleet in this decisive battle, and his gallant devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Fox was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.