Name Paul Foster Died January 30, 1972 | Rank Vice admiral | |
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Born March 25, 1889
Wichita, Kansas ( 1889-03-25 ) Buried at Arlington National Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Years of service 1911 - 1929, 1941 - 1946 Education United States Naval Academy Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States Awards Medal of Honor, Navy Cross | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Paul Frederick Foster (March 25, 1889 – January 30, 1972) was an American naval officer. He was born in 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.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Ensign Organization: U.S. Navy Born: Wichita, Kans. Entered service at: Kansas Place/Date: Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914 Date of issue: 12/04/1915
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.