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March 14, 2025
Retired US Army Ranger,
Vietnam Veteran.
Major Douglas E. Foster
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Allentown Pa. 18102
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Retired US Army Veteran Major Douglas E. Foster served his country honorably in the United States Army. Now it is our turn to stand and honor him
Douglas enlisted in the Army in 1958, and served two tours during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service with 6 Bronze Stars, RVN Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm, Two Purple Hearts along with other awards. Commissioned through OCS, he graduated as the Distinguished/Honor Graduate in 1965. Additional tours of duty included: Fort Riley, Kansas; Baumholder, Germany; Ranger School, Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; Fort Shafter, Hawaii; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Fort Lee, Virginia; Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He retired as a Major in 1982. His loyalty and love of country was evident to all who met him and had the privilege of serving under his command. He was a member of the VFW Post 7293 in Whitehall, and President of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the 4th Infantry Division. He loved getting together with his men and their families of the 3rd of the 12th D Company with whom he served with in Vietnam in 1968 and the men from his OCS class. Douglas earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tampa, Class of 1971. After he retired, he became the Executive Director of the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program, and worked tirelessly to assist veterans return to the workforce by organizing small business conferences for veterans and encouraging successful veterans to volunteer their time by providing small business opportunities for them. For this work, he was awarded the 1988 Small Business Administration’s Veterans Advocate award by President George H.W. Bush at the White House.
Major Douglas E. Foster is a true patriot who served his country with honor. Now it is our turn to stand and honor him.
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Stage 1
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home,
1629 Hamilton Street.
Allentown PA 18102
Staging: 0930 Hrs
Visitation: 1000-1100 Hrs,
Service: 1100 Hrs,
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2B7CgMArVBeuTwtD9
RCIC: Richard Sam
Email: rsam1sg2@yahoo.com
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Stage 2
Friday, March 14th 2025
Committal Service
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Staging:1330 Hrs
Service:1400 Hrs
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bCUtnnaZ4os6Cg7A6
RCIC: Don Barry
Email: wasmphone@aol.com
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Please, be advised, you are never required to stand for an entire mission. Please know your limitations in extreme weather, or under any circumstance. Your health and well-being are a priority.
Thank you all, for all you do!
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For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer Veterans Liaison East
Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com
Phone: 717-507-5213
