Foster C. LaHue

Foster Carr LaHue
Foster Carr LaHue
	Lieutenant General Foster C. LaHue, USMC
Nickname(s)	"Frosty"
Born	2 September 1917; Corydon, Indiana
Died	12 February 1996 (aged 78); Ormond Beach, Florida
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1941–1974
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	0-7721
Commands held	Chief of Staff, HQMC; Force Troops, FMFLANT; Task Force X-Ray; 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines; 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines
Battles/wars	World War II New Georgia Campaign; Admiralty Islands Campaign; Korean War Battle of Chosin Reservoir; Battle of the Punchbowl; Vietnam War Battle of Huế;
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal (2); Silver Star; Legion of Merit; Purple Heart; Air Medal; Commendation Medal (2)

Foster Carr LaHue (2 September 1917 – 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.

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