Joe Foss
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 21 years ago |
| Date of birth | April 17,1915 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Sioux Falls |
| South Dakota | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | January 1,2003 |
| Died | Scottsdale |
| Arizona | |
| United States | |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Battle of Guadalcanal | |
| Spouse | June Foss |
| Years of service | 1939–1955 |
| Books | Top Guns: America's Fighter Aces Tell Their Stories |
| Job | Aviator |
| Entrepreneur | |
| Author | |
| Politician | |
| Army officer | |
| Spokesperson | |
| Education | University of South Dakota |
| Washington High School | |
| Augustana University | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | |
| Air Medal | |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Party | Republican Party |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 527990 |
Joe Foss Life story
Joseph Jacob Foss was a United States Marine Corps major and a leading Marine fighter ace in World War II. He received the Medal of Honor in recognition of his role in air combat during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
