Joe Foss, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joe Foss

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 17-Apr-1915

Place of Birth: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-2003

Profession: writer, politician, military officer, aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Joseph Jacob Foss (April 17, 1915 – January 1, 2003) was a United States Marine Corps major and the 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.
In postwar years, he was an Air National Guard brigadier general, served as the 20th Governor of South Dakota (1955–1959), president of the National Rifle Association, and first commissioner of the American Football League.
He also was a television broadcaster.