Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy
Paul Frederick Foster
Details
- Rank: Ensign (Highest Rank: Vice Admiral)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Unit/Command:
3d Company, U.S.S. Utah Battalion,
U.S.S. Utah - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21 - 22, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Kansas
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 24, 1916
at New York Naval Shipyard, by Ernest D. McWhorter (Commanding Officer of U.S.S. G-4 (SS-26))
- Born: March 25, 1889, Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS, United States
- Died: January 30, 1972, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (5-106), Arlington, VA, United States
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