The Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center's annual Fundraiser and Awards Banquet is Saturday April 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Jed Mescon will be the Master of Ceremonies.
The speaker will be Medal of Honor Recipient Col. Wesley Fox, who fought in both Korea and Vietnam, and is considered to be one of the legendary war heroes within the United States Marine Corps. His awards include the Medal of Honor, Legion of Merit (2), Bronze Star Medal with combat V, and Purple Heart (4). He was with the 5th Marines when he was wounded in action in Korea, September 1951. Col. Fox served in Vietnam with the 9th Marines in 1968-1969, and was wounded three times when engaged with the enemy. For his heroic actions, he was presented the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon on March 2, 1971.
The Heritage Center is staffed by volunteers and its primary source of income is private donations. Don't miss this opportunity to help support an institution designed to honor those selfless service members who have given so much to defend our freedom. If you are unable to attend the banquet your generous donation would be deeply appreciated. To make a donation or reserve a spot at the banquet, download this form, visit the MOHM website, or call (423) 877-2525.
National Medal of Honor Museum of Military History Foundation is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Tennessee in accordance with provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your gift is Tax Deductible per section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The speaker will be Medal of Honor Recipient Col. Wesley Fox, who fought in both Korea and Vietnam, and is considered to be one of the legendary war heroes within the United States Marine Corps. His awards include the Medal of Honor, Legion of Merit (2), Bronze Star Medal with combat V, and Purple Heart (4). He was with the 5th Marines when he was wounded in action in Korea, September 1951. Col. Fox served in Vietnam with the 9th Marines in 1968-1969, and was wounded three times when engaged with the enemy. For his heroic actions, he was presented the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon on March 2, 1971.
The Heritage Center is staffed by volunteers and its primary source of income is private donations. Don't miss this opportunity to help support an institution designed to honor those selfless service members who have given so much to defend our freedom. If you are unable to attend the banquet your generous donation would be deeply appreciated. To make a donation or reserve a spot at the banquet, download this form, visit the MOHM website, or call (423) 877-2525.
National Medal of Honor Museum of Military History Foundation is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Tennessee in accordance with provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your gift is Tax Deductible per section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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