After the 508th PIR conducted memorial services for the men lost in the Ardennes, and welcomed replacements, a training program was initiated - including a practice parachute jump and field exercises.
In April 1945, the 508th PIR was tasked to parachute into or near prison-er-of-war camps to liberate the German held allied prisoners. The 508th PIR moved to airports near Paris and prepared for the missions.
However, the war in Europe ended in May, and the missions were canceled. The regiment was returned to Sissonne to await orders. The orders came fast.
The 508th PIR was
ordered to join the occupation forces as the security force and honor guard
for General Eisenhower’s headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The regiment quickly moved to Heddernheim a suburb of Frankfurt.
Arnold functioned as Sergeant of the Guard at the Supreme Allied Headquarters and participated in honor guard formations.
He departed from Hq1 in October 1945 and was separated from the Army November 6, 1945.
Arnold and Alice Foster settled in Seymour, Indiana and raised two children Linda and David. Arnold worked for the railroad and later in the Dairy Industry. He was extremely active and respected in church activities and community affairs.
The Fosters bought a comfortable house and sufficient ground for raising modest crops and not so modest pigs.
Arnold and Alice Foster
Mrs. Alice Foster resides at 8229 N County Road 1110E, Seymour, IN 47274 -9777 | 
