Foster LaHue
| Foster Carr LaHue | |
|---|---|
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| Nickname(s) | Frosty |
| Born |
2 September 1917 Corydon, Indiana |
| Died | 12 February 1996 (aged 78) Ormond Beach, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1941-1974 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant general
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| Commands held |
3rd Battalion, 1st Marines 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Task Force X-Ray |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal with Gold Star Silver Star Legion of Merit Purple Heart Air Medal Navy Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal |
Foster Carr LaHue (1918 – 12 February 1996) was a Lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps. He saw combat in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During the Vietnam War he commanded Task Force X-Ray which was involved in the heaviest fighting at the Battle of Huế.
LaHue graduated from Corydon High School and subsequently attended DePauw University where he graduated in 1939.
LaHue completed Officer Candidates School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, in May 1941 and was commissioned as a Marine Second lieutenant.
LaHue served as a platoon commander, company commander and battalion staff officer with the First and Fourth Raider Battalions, participating in the New Georgia Campaign and in the Admiralty Islands campaign in the Pacific Theatre.
LaHue deployed to Korea in November 1950, serving as the Division Adjutant in the 1st Marine Division. From June to November 1951, he commanded the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, during this time he was awarded the Silver Star and the Legion of Merit.
From March 1967 until April 1968, LaHue served with the 1st Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam.
On 9 August 1967, the 1st Marine Division commander, MG Donn J. Robertson reactivated Task Force X-Ray with his Assistant Division Commander Brigadier general LaHue given command. Task Force X-Ray comprised the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines and the Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. BG LaHue then launched Operation Cochise against the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) 2nd Division in the Quế Sơn Valley. At the conclusion of the operation on 28 August 156 PAVN had been killed and 13 captured for the loss of 10 Marines.
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