Paul H. Foster
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Paul Hellstrom Foster (April 17, 1939 – October 14, 1967) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam in October 1967.
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Paul Hellstrom Foster | |
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Born | (1939-04-17)April 17, 1939 San Mateo, California |
Died | October 14, 1967(1967-10-14) (aged 28) Con Thien, South Vietnam |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1961–1967 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 2nd Battalion 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor (1967) Purple Heart |
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