World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He received the award on October 28, 1915 by British King George V in France for his actions as a captain in the 2nd Battalion, The Bedfordshire Regiment of the British Army on March 12, 1915 at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, France during World War I. Born in Kobe, Japan, his father was the Anglican Bishop of Osaka, Japan. Following his service in World War I he remained in the British Army, acquiring rank of brigadier and served in the British Home Guard during World War II. In addition to the Victoria Cross, he was awarded many other military medals, including the British Distinguisher Service Order and the Military Order of the Bath. He died in London, England at the age of 68. His Victoria Cross citation reads: "For most conspicuous bravery at Neuve Chapelle on 12th March, 1915. After the enemy had captured a part of one of our trenches, and our counter-attack made with one Officer and 20 men having failed (all but two of the party being killed or wounded during the attempt), Captain Foss, on his own initiative, dashed forward with eight men, under heavy fire, attacked the enemy with bombs, and captured the position, including the 52 Germans occupying it. The capture of this position from the enemy was of the greatest importance, and the utmost bravery was displayed in essaying the task with so few men." His Victoria Cross and other medals are on display at the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regimental Collection at the Wardown Park Museum in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He received the award on October 28, 1915 by British King George V in France for his actions as a captain in the 2nd Battalion, The Bedfordshire Regiment of the British Army on March 12, 1915 at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, France during World War I. Born in Kobe, Japan, his father was the Anglican Bishop of Osaka, Japan. Following his service in World War I he remained in the British Army, acquiring rank of brigadier and served in the British Home Guard during World War II. In addition to the Victoria Cross, he was awarded many other military medals, including the British Distinguisher Service Order and the Military Order of the Bath. He died in London, England at the age of 68. His Victoria Cross citation reads: "For most conspicuous bravery at Neuve Chapelle on 12th March, 1915. After the enemy had captured a part of one of our trenches, and our counter-attack made with one Officer and 20 men having failed (all but two of the party being killed or wounded during the attempt), Captain Foss, on his own initiative, dashed forward with eight men, under heavy fire, attacked the enemy with bombs, and captured the position, including the 52 Germans occupying it. The capture of this position from the enemy was of the greatest importance, and the utmost bravery was displayed in essaying the task with so few men." His Victoria Cross and other medals are on display at the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regimental Collection at the Wardown Park Museum in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
Bio by: William Bjornstad
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