William Foster Military person

Sergeant William Foster (1832 – July 16, 1880) was a British-born soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 4th U.S. Cavalry during the Texas–Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry against the Comanche Indians at the Red River in Texas on September 29, 1872.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1832
Birth place
Somerset , United Kingdom
Date of deathJuly 16, 1880
Place of death
San Francisco , United States
Resting place
San Francisco National Cemetery

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Indian Wars
Texas–Indian wars
Battle of the North Fork of the Red River
military branch
United States Army
military unit
4th Cavalry Regiment
service start1872
service end1873

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