Harry Wickwire Foster
Major General Harry Wickwire Foster CBE, DSO (April 2, 1902 – August 6, 1964) was a senior Canadian Army officer who commanded two Canadian divisions during World War II. He served in both the Pacific and European theatres.
Harry Wickwire Foster | |
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Major General Harry Foster in 1944. | |
| Born | 2 April 1902 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | 16 August 1964 (aged 62) |
| Buried | Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1924–1952 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) |
| Commands held | 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards Highland Light Infantry of Canada |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in dispatches Silver Star (United States) Legion of Merit (United States) Legion of Honour (France) Croix de guerre (France) |
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