Ridgway Foust★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
On April 17, 1945 Captain Foust was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 105693 |
| Service ID | O-378647 |
| Name | Ridgway Foust |
| From | Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |
| Casualty Date | April 17, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit/Group | 10th Mountain Division, 86th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot C Row 4 Grave 6, Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Ridgway Foust is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 4 Grave 6, Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Ridgway Foust was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Foust had the rank of Captain. Service number assignment was O-378647. Attached to 10th Mountain Division, 86th Infantry Regiment.
According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Philadelphia county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Foust experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 17, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Pennsylvania was home to over 44,122 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Pennsylvania was home to over 44,122 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 30,160 World War II
• 2,413 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 461 Prisoners of war
• 6,364 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 524 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
• 30,160 World War II
• 2,413 Korean War
• 3,158 Vietnam War
• 461 Prisoners of war
• 6,364 Missing in action
• 76 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 524 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 36 Medal of Honor recipients
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