Harry Wickwire Foster
Harry Wickwire Foster | |
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Major General Harry Foster in 1944 | |
| Born | 2 April 1902 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | 16 August 1964 (aged 62) |
| Buried | Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Service years | 1924–1952 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) |
| Commands | 4th 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 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches 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.