George L. Fox (chaplain)

This article is about the WW II chaplain. For the pantomime actor, see George L. Fox (clown).
George Lansing Fox
Born(1900-03-15)March 15, 1900
Lewistown, Pennsylvania, US
DiedFebruary 3, 1943(1943-02-03) (aged 42)
Dorchester, Atlantic Ocean
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1917 to 1918
1942 to 1943
RankChaplain Lieutenant
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsChaplain's Medal for Heroism
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Purple Heart (2)
French Croix de Guerre
Alma materIllinois Wesleyan (BA)
Boston University (STB)
SpouseIsadora G. Hurlbut

George Lansing Fox (March 15, 1900 – February 3, 1943) was a Methodist minister and a lieutenant in the United States Army. He was one of the Four Chaplains who gave their lives to save other soldiers during the sinking of the troop transport Dorchester during World War II.

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