John W. Foss
John William Foss (February 13, 1933 – April 25, 2020) was a retired United States Army four-star general. He was a commander of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.
| John W. Foss | |
|---|---|
 General John W. Foss | |
| Born | February 13, 1933 Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 2020 (aged 87) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1950-1952 (enlisted) 1956-1991 (officer) |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | Cold War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross |
Foss died on April 25, 2020 at the age of 87.[1]
References
Other websites
- Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs bio
- National Infantry Foundation bio
- Ranger Hall of Fame Inductees
- West Point Distinguished Graduate Recipients
- Gloria Foss Obituary
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