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U.S. Navy

Foster, Paul Frederick

ConflictVeracruz Expedition

RankVice Admiral

Year of Action1914

BirthplaceWichita, Kansas

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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Veracruz Expedition Year of Action: 1914

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Monsoor, Michael A.U.S. NavyConflict: Global War on Terrorism (Iraq)

Oakley, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Spanish American War

Morin, William HenryU.S. NavyConflict: Spanish American War

Morse, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Osepins, ChristianU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Low, GeorgeU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Murphy, Michael P.U.S. NavyConflict: Global War on Terrorism (Afghanistan)

Rud, George WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Pile, RichardU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Schmidt, Otto DillerU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Manning, Henry J.U.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

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