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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William A. Foster

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Cleveland, Ohio

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 3RD BATTALION, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON MAY 2, 1945 ON OKINAWA. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.