Robert F. Foley Military person

Robert Franklin Foley (born May 30, 1941) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served in the Vietnam War. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, he received the Medal of Honor for leading his unit, Company A, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, in an assault on a strong enemy position on November 5, 1966. He was awarded the Medal of Honor along with Sergeant John F. Baker, Jr., who earned his own medal in the same battle.

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Robert F. Foley
Birth dateMay 30, 1941
Birth place
Newton Massachusetts

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Bronze Star Medal
Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Combat Infantryman Badge
Medal of Honor
Defense Superior Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
military operations
Vietnam War
military branch
United States Army
military command5th US Army
military unit
75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger)
service start1963
service end2000

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