Ed Fox at Cafe B29, photo courtesy of Cafe B29

Ozark’s WW2 Veteran Ed Fox Celebrates 100th Birthday

A World War 2 veteran in Springfield celebrates his 100th birthday.

Edgar Fox was honored by friends and family for his service and his life/ Fox was in combat at the Battle of Iwo Jima, and served in Japan as a member of the American occupying force when the war ended.

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure made January 7th “Ed Fox Day”. Governor Parson also issued a proclamation honoring Fox.