Faucher, Louis Joseph, 1919-1993.
Louis Joseph Faucher was born on October 23, 1919, in Washington County, Minnesota. He worked as a stonemason before entering the military.
Faucher was living in White Bear Lake, Minnesota when he enlisted in the United States Navy on March 20, 1941. During his stint in the Navy he served in the South Pacific aboard the light cruiser USS Cleveland, serving on two separate tours to the Pacific. He was honorably discharged as a Boatswain's Mate, Second Class at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 30, 1946.
Faucher married Eugenia (Jean) Marie Auger on August 2, 1947. The couple had three children: Linda, Patricia, and James. The family surname was legally changed to "Foshay" on May 2, 1961. Louis Foshay died on July 7, 1993, at his home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
From the guide to the World War II diary and related materials., 1942-1946., (Minnesota Historical Society)
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| creatorOf | Faucher, Louis Joseph, 1919-1993. World War II diary and related materials, 1942-1946. | Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts | |
| creatorOf | World War II diary and related materials., 1942-1946. | Minnesota Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Cleveland (Light cruiser : CL-55). | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Foshay, Louis Joseph, 1919-1993. | person |
| associatedWith | Laughlin, David Edward, editor. | person |
| associatedWith | Lauglin, David Edward, | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1919
Death 1993
