

Rank
and organization: Captain,
U.S.
Army, Company A, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Place
and date: Near Quan Dau Tieng,
Republic
of Vietnam,
5 November 1966. Entered
service at:
Newton,
Mass. Born:
30 May 1941,
Newton,
Mass. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in
action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Foley's company was ordered to
extricate another company of the battalion.
Moving through the dense jungle to aid the besieged unit, Company A
encountered a strong enemy force occupying well concealed, defensive positions,
and the company's leading element quickly sustained several casualties. Capt.
Foley immediately ran forward to the scene of the most intense action to direct
the company's efforts. Deploying 1 platoon on the flank, he led the other 2
platoons in an attack on the enemy in the face of intense fire. During this
action both radio operators accompanying him were wounded. At grave risk to
himself he defied the enemy's murderous fire, and helped the wounded operators
to a position where they could receive medical care. As he moved forward again I of his machinegun
crews was wounded. Seizing the weapon,
he charged forward firing the machinegun, shouting orders and rallying his men,
thus maintaining the momentum of the attack.
Under increasingly heavy enemy fire he ordered his assistant to take
cover and, alone, Capt. Foley continued to advance firing the machinegun until
the wounded had been evacuated and the attack in this area could be
resumed. When movement on the other
flank was halted by the enemy's fanatical defense, Capt. Foley moved to
personally direct this critical phase of the battle. Leading the renewed effort he was blown off
his feet and wounded by an enemy grenade. Despite his painful wounds he refused
medical aid and persevered in the forefront of the attack on the enemy redoubt.
He led the assault on several enemy gun emplacements and, singlehandedly,
destroyed 3 such positions. His outstanding personal leadership under intense
enemy fire during the fierce battle which lasted for several hours, inspired
his men to heroic efforts and was instrumental in the ultimate success of the
operation. Capt. Foley's magnificent courage,
selfless concern for his men and professional skill reflect the utmost credit
upon himself and the U.S. Army.