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[[Image:Comanche codebook 2.jpg|right|thumbnail|75px|Foster's [[comanche language]] [[code book]] is on display in the [[National Cryptologic Museum]].]] |
[[Image:Comanche codebook 2.jpg|right|thumbnail|75px|Foster's [[comanche language]] [[code book]] is on display in the [[National Cryptologic Museum]].]] |
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After graduating from [[West Point]] in 1941, Foster joined the [[ |
After graduating from [[West Point]] in 1941, Foster joined the [[Signal Corps (United States Army)|Signal Corps]] and was sent to [[Fort Benning]] to train [[Comanche language|Comanche]] [[code talkers]]. |
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He went on to serve in the [[North African campaign]] and [[Italian Campaign (World War II)|Italian campaign]]s. |
He went on to serve in the [[North African campaign]] and [[Italian Campaign (World War II)|Italian campaign]]s. |
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Revision as of 05:40, 5 August 2009
Hugh Franklin Foster, Jr. (March 2, 1918 - December 13, 2004) was an American major general. He served in World War II, the Korea War, and the Vietnam War.
World War II
After graduating from West Point in 1941, Foster joined the Signal Corps and was sent to Fort Benning to train Comanche code talkers.
He went on to serve in the North African campaign and Italian campaigns.
Korean War
Foster was the chief signal officer for all American forces in Korea during the Korean War.
Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War, Foster commanded the 1st Signal Brigade.
Career Post-Vietnam
Following his service in the Vietnam War, Foster was given command of the United States Army's Communications Electronics Command in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He held that position from May 1971 until August 1975.[1]
References
External links
- http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.34677/
- http://www.1stsigbde.org/MGFoster.htm
- http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10464450
- http://www.wwiilectureinstitute.com/stories/foster.htm
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