Harry Wickwire Foster | |
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Born | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | 2 April 1902
Died | 16 August 1964 | (aged 62)
Buried | Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1924–1952 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) |
Commands | 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards Highland Light Infantry of Canada |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Commander 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.