Martin H. Foery
| Major General Martin H. Foery, U.S. Army | |
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Martin H. Foery
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| Born |
May 17, 1913 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | June 4, 1994 (aged 81) Rockville Centre, New York |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1931–1973 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Commands held |
 42nd Infantry Division 27th Infantry Division 165th Infantry Regiment
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| Battles/wars |
World War II Battle of Makin Battle of Saipan |
| Awards |
 Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal
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Martin H. Foery (May 17, 1913 – June 4, 1994), was a United States Army Major General born in Brooklyn, New York. He served as the Commanding General of 42nd Infantry Division "Rainbow Division" from 1963 to 1973.
Martin H. Foery was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1913. He attended St. Johns Prep School (class of 1932) where he was Class President and participated in Dramatics and Track. He then attended St. Johns University (class of 1936) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. While at St. John's University he was a member of the Track team and also served as Class Treasurer and Class President. He was also a member of the Omega Gamma Delta fraternity, Alpha Zeta chapter as well as the Skull and Circle Honor Society of St. John's University (New York). He was married to the late Kathryn E. Foery (née Shea) and they had four children.
Foery enlisted in the 165th Infantry (69th Infantry) Army National Guard in 1931. His first assignment was as a Private with Company "A", 1st Battalion, 165th Infantry Regiment. He was promoted to Corporal in 1933 and Sergeant in 1934. He remained with Co. "A" until he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1938 when he was assigned to Company "D", 1st Battalion. In 1940 he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
In 1941 the 165th was inducted into Federal service and was assigned to the U.S. Army 27th Infantry Division. At that time he was Executive Officer of Company "D", 1st Btn.
During World War II he served in the Pacific Theater as company commander during the Marianas Campaign. In 1942 he was promoted to Captain. He served as Executive Officer, and subsequently the Commanding Officer, of the 165th Inf., 3rd Battalion. He was promoted to Major in 1943. He was cited for Gallantry during the invasions of Makin in 1943 and Saipan in 1944. In July 1944 he was awarded the Silver Star, the nations 3rd highest military decoration for valor, during the Battle of Saipan (27th Infantry Div, GO 47 / 1944).
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