John W. Foss
United States Army general (1933–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John William Foss (February 13, 1933 – April 25, 2020) was a United States Army general, and commander of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.
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Born | (1933-02-13)February 13, 1933 Hutchinson, Minnesota, US |
Died | April 25, 2020(2020-04-25) (aged 87) Williamsburg, Virginia, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1950–1991 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Army Training and Doctrine Command XVIII Airborne Corps United States Army Infantry School 82nd Airborne Division 3d Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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