Foster J. Sayers
Foster Joseph Sayers (April 27, 1924 – November 12, 1944) was a 20-year-old infantryman from Centre County. He joined the Army from Howard, Pennsylvania in March 1943.
Foster Joseph Sayers | |
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| Born | April 27, 1924 Howard, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | November 12, 1944 (aged 20) Thionville, France |
| Place of burial | Schencks Cemetery, Howard, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1944 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | 357th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart |
He received the Medal of Honor for acts of bravery near Thionville, France, on November 12, 1944. Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park near his hometown of Howard, Pennsylvania is named in his honor.
He is buried in Schenck's Cemetery in Howard, Pennsylvania.
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