1. Marine Rifleman: Forty-Three Years
in the Corps (Memories of War) by
Col. Wesley L. Fox USMC (Ret.)
A Must-Read On Leadership
Intrigued by the mystique and challenge of the Marine Corps, eighteen-
year-old Wesley Fox enlisted in the summer of 1950, shortly after the
outbreak of the Korean War. He saw action with the First Marine Division
and was wounded in 1951. After Korea, Fox advanced steadily in the
enlisted ranks, and received an appointment as second lieutenant early in
the Vietnam War. He was twice wounded in a vicious battle during
Operation Dewey Canyon. “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the
risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty,” Fox received the Medal
of Honor. Readers interested in U.S. military history, the Marine Corps,
and inspiring tales of personal achievement will enjoy reading about this
extraordinary career.

2. Personal Review: Marine Rifleman: Forty-Three Years in the
Corps (Memories of War) by Col. Wesley L. Fox USMC (Ret.)
I gave "Marine Rifleman" to my 17-year-old son last week, not to have him
again revisit my Marine Corps "era" through this terrific book, but to have
him exposed to these thoughts:
-- "Normal" people can have a successful military career. And Marines are
not cold-blooded killers to begin with, nor trained as such.
-- Military careers can co-exist with a family lifestyle. The Fox family is a
wonderful example.
-- We owe a considerable debt of gratitude to those who have served,
especially in combat situations. Our comfortable life is largely due to the
sacrifices of thousands of military personnel since 1900. Many of these
sacrifices are short of serious wounds or death, but are no t experienced by
or even known to the public-at-large.
-- You can lead AND command without losing respect for your
subordinates (very important today!!!), or having them lose respect for you.
Does "Marine Rifleman" bring out these lessons? You bet it doe s. Get the
book, read it, pass it on to others. The reader does not have to be Marine-
familiar. It will be one of their better reads from the bewildering choices in
the bookstores. Especially for young people. Let them experience the
personal growth of this man Fox as he maintains his spirit and integrity
through a demanding career.
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