Paul Frederick Foster-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.944 W 077° 04.224
18S E 320415 N 4305763
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the battle of Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 5, Site 106.
Waymark Code: WMXXEH
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2018
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He was born on March 25, 1889 in Wichita, KS and died on January 30, 1972 in Virginia Beach, VA. He attained the rank of Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FOSTER, PAUL FREDERICK
• Rank and organization: Ensign, U.S. Navy
• Place and date: Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914
• Entered service at: Kansas
• G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915
Citation: For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. In both days' fighting at the head of his company, Ens. Foster was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
Armed Service: Navy
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