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SSGT Leslie W Foster

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SSGT Leslie W Foster

Birth
Death
14 Sep 1944 (aged 25)
Belgium
Burial
Bridgeport, Morrill County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Leslie W. Foster (6594527), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against enemy forces on 14 September 1944. Staff Sergeant Foster's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 87 (1944)
*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Leslie W. Foster (6594527), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against enemy forces on 14 September 1944. Staff Sergeant Foster's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 87 (1944)

Inscription

SSGT, 4 CAV RCN SQ MECZ WORLD WAR II



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  • Created by: ShaneO
  • Added: Nov 24, 2009
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44748137/leslie_w-foster: accessed ), memorial page for SSGT Leslie W Foster (9 Mar 1919–14 Sep 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 44748137, citing Oregon Trail Memorial Park Cemetery, Bridgeport, Morrill County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by ShaneO (contributor 47009366).