Harry Wickwire Foster

Canadian general (1902-1964)
Person human Q2294213
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Harry Wickwire Foster

Summary

Harry Wickwire Foster is a human[1]. Born in Halifax[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1902[3]. He died on August 6, 1964[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Halifax[2], Harry Wickwire Foster…
  • Harry Wickwire Foster was born on April 2, 1902[3].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster died on August 6, 1964[4].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster held citizenship in Canada[7].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster worked as a military officer[5].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster's education included a stint at Staff College, Camberley[8].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster was educated at McGill University[9].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster's education included a stint at Royal Military College of Canada[10].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster received the Officer of the Legion of Merit[12].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster received the Distinguished Service Order[13].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster received the Silver Star[14].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster received the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster is recorded as male[17].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster's military branch is recorded as Canadian Armed Forces[19].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster's Commons category is recorded as Harry Wickwire Foster[20].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster's commander of is recorded as 1st Canadian Infantry Division[22].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster's family name is recorded as Foster[24].
  • Harry Wickwire Foster's given name is recorded as Harry[25].

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Origins and Family

Harry Wickwire Foster was born in Halifax[2]. He was born on April 2, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at Staff College, Camberley[8], a staff college[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1858[28]; McGill University[9], a public research university[29], in Canada[30], founded in 1821[31], headquartered in Montreal[32]; and Royal Military College of Canada[10], a military academy[33], in Canada[34], founded in 1876[35].

Career and Affiliations

Harry Wickwire Foster's professions included military officer[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Officer of the Legion of Merit[12], a grade of an order[38]; Distinguished Service Order[13], a military decoration[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1886[41]; Silver Star[14], a star[42], in United States[43], founded in 1918[44]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[45], in United States[46]; and Legion of Honour[16], a state order[47], in France[48], founded in 1802[49].

Death and Burial

Harry Wickwire Foster died on August 6, 1964[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Wickwire Foster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Harry Wickwire Foster born?

Harry Wickwire Foster's place of birth was Halifax[2].

What did Harry Wickwire Foster do for work?

Harry Wickwire Foster worked as military officer[5].

Where did Harry Wickwire Foster go to school?

Harry Wickwire Foster was educated at Staff College, Camberley[8], McGill University[9], and Royal Military College of Canada[10].

What awards did Harry Wickwire Foster receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Officer of the Legion of Merit[12], Distinguished Service Order[13], and Silver Star[14].

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  7. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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