During World War II, Robert Foy became a U.S. Army Air Forces TRIPLE ACE, credited with shooting down 15 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After the war he continued to serve in the California Air National Guard until his death in a flying accident near Phoenix, Arizona on March 25, 1950.
Sponsored by:
Robert
William
Foy
March 13, 1916
–
March 25, 1950
Born:
New York
,
New York
Home:
Johnson City
,
New York
Buried:
Los Angeles
,
California
Cemetery:
Los Angeles National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
363d Fighter SquadronRegiment:
357th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Robert William Foy (ASN: 0-745340), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 363d Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
363d Fighter SquadronRegiment:
357th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Robert William Foy (ASN: 0-745340), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 363d Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
363d Fighter SquadronRegiment:
357th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Robert William Foy (ASN: 0-745340), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 363d Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
363d Fighter SquadronRegiment:
357th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
June 29, 1944
Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 34 (March 5, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) Robert William Foy (ASN: 0-745340), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 363d Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations, on 29 June 1944. Major Foy led his flight of four P-51 Mustangs into a large force of enemy fighters and dispersed them. Upon firing a burst from his guns, all but one jammed. Undaunted, Major Foy attacked and destroyed one Focke Wulf 190, and then, although alone and extremely vulnerable to attack, went to the assistance of a fellow pilot. With extreme disregard for personal safety, he skillfully maneuvered the attacking aircraft within range of his one effective gun and shot it down in flames. A few minutes later, when his remaining gun ceased to function, Major Foy pursued a Messerschmitt 109 with such tenacity the plane dived into the ground and exploded. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Foy, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.