JOHN FOX
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Officer Rank: Private
Memorial Panel: 6-W: 27
Department: Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch: November 16, 1859
Cause: SHOT
Age:
Years of Service: 1
Description: Ranger Privates Fox, William McKay, Thomas Grier and Nicholas R. Milett were killed when they attempted to arrest a band of outlaws affiliated with the Cortinistas. The Rangers pursued the suspects and a gunfight ensued. Private John Fox surrendered to the Cortinistas and was executed. Four other Rangers were wounded in this incident.
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