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”The Greatest of the Greatest Generation"

Arnold C. Foster - Private to Staff Sergeant.

Served with distinction in the Hq1 81mm Mortar Platoon as Agent Instrument Corporal and Section Leader, from October 30, 1942 to October 13, 1945.   

Arnold Foster was a distinguished member of the “Greatest of the Greatest Generation.” He loved his family, his country, and his comrades - attributes prevalent in all Hq1 men.  

Arnold Foster was born June 28, 1922, in Jennings County, Indiana and joined the Army October 23, 1942 in Indianapolis. He was a courageous soldier, a competent leader, and a cherished friend that served proudly as a paratrooper in World War II.

On November 6, 1945, Arnold returned home from military service and enjoyed a successful post-war life dedicated to his beloved wife Alice, raising two children, and supporting his church and community.

Arnold maintained lifetime friendships with the men he served with in Hq1, and enjoyed attending 508th PIR Association and Hq1 reunions.

Arnold served with distinction in the Army from October 23, 1942 to Nov-ember 6, 1945. He was awarded:

·        Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals

·        Invasion Arrowhead and four battle stars

·        Combat Infantry Badge

·        Parachute Qualification badge with two stars for combat jumps (Normandy and Holland)

·        Presidential Unit Citation

·        French and Belgium Fourrageres 

·        Orange Lanyard of the Royal Netherlands Army

·        Numerous defense medals - including the Occupation Medal with Germany Bar

Arnold Foster died in 2001. His beloved wife Alice and WW II comrades provided information for this summary.

 Arnold enlisted in the Army with the intention of becoming a paratrooper. The usually quiet Arnold let his desire for airborne training be known. Soon  he was on a train going to Starke, Florida.

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