Paul Frederick Foster Military person

Paul Frederick Foster (March 25, 1889 – January 30, 1972) was an American naval officer. He was born in the Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1911. He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914. Foster left the Navy from 1929–1941, when he was recalled by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for World War II service. He retired from the Navy in 1946 as a Vice Admiral.

Personal facts

Paul Frederick Foster
Birth dateMarch 25, 1889
Date of deathJanuary 30, 1972
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
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Navy Cross
Medal of Honor
military branch
United States Navy
military unit
USS Utah (BB-31)

Paul Frederick Foster on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/arlington/foster_paul.html