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Service Profile
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Rank
- Sergeant
- Service Era
- American Indian Wars, Battle of the North Fork of the Red River
- Medals Recorded
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William Foster (Medal of Honor)
Sergeant, U.S. Army
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Awards & Decorations
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Biography
Gallantry during the Red River campaign in Texas
William Foster earned the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action at the Red River, Texas, on September 29, 1872. He served as a sergeant in Company F, 4th U.S. Cavalry, during the Indian Campaigns.
His official citation consists of the words “Gallantry in action.” It establishes the reason for his recognition but gives no individual combat details. His award was presented on November 19, 1872.
Born in England in 1832, Foster died at the Presidio of San Francisco on July 16, 1880. He was buried at San Francisco National Cemetery. His Medal of Honor preserves the Army’s recognition of his conduct in the Red River action.
Medal of Honor citation
Gallantry in action.
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