Edited from Find a Grave
Our sixth soldier, in alphabetical order, Killed in Action from Webster Parish is PFC Billy Ray Foster. He was born on 6 Dec 1943 in the USA. He is listed as being from Minden, Louisiana. He was in the United States Army, C Battery, 17th Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion. His service occupation was Field Artillery Basic.
He was killed 15 Jun 1966 in the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). His tour start date was 17 Aug 1965. He is honored on the Vietnam Memorial Wall on Panel 8E, Row 49.
He will be honored at our Armed Forced Day Celebration. Please remember his sacrifice and the freedom he gave us.
Cindy Madden
Regent – Dorcheat-Bistineau Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
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