Harry Wickwire Foster

Harry Wickwire Foster
Major General Harry Foster in 1944.
Born(1902-04-02)2 April 1902
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died16 August 1964(1964-08-16) (aged 62)
Buried
Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Allegiance Canada
Service / branch Canadian Army
Years of service1924–1952
RankMajor General
UnitLord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
Commands4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards

Highland Light Infantry of Canada
13th Canadian Infantry Brigade
7th Canadian Infantry Brigade
1st Canadian Infantry Division

4th Canadian (Armoured) Division
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsCommander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Service Order
Mentioned in dispatches
Silver Star (United States)
Legion of Merit (United States)
Legion of Honour (France)
Croix de guerre (France)

Major General Harry Wickwire Foster CBE, DSO (April 2, 1902 – August 6, 1964) was a senior Canadian Army officer who commanded two Canadian divisions during World War II. He served in both the Pacific and European theatres.