Foster Carr LaHue | |
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Nickname(s) | "Frosty" |
Born | Corydon, Indiana | 2 September 1917
Died | 12 February 1996[1] Ormond Beach, Florida | (aged 78)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1941–1974 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-7721 |
Commands | Chief of Staff, HQMC Force Troops, FMFLANT Task Force X-Ray 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit Purple Heart Air Medal Commendation Medal (2) |
Foster Carr LaHue (2 September 1917 – 12 February 1996) was a lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps. He saw combat in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During the Vietnam War, he commanded Task Force X-Ray which was involved in the heaviest fighting at the Battle of Huế.