Korean War
| Service # | 56074682 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 19 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Foss was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Foss was a member of the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On September 29, 1951, he was wounded and returned to duty shortly thereafter. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Hill 346, "Old Baldy" in North Korea on October 19, 1951.