Background
Foy, Robert Cherry was born on August 20, 1876 in Eufaula, Alabama, United States. Son of William Humphrey and Mary Louise (Wilson) Foy.
Foy, Robert Cherry was born on August 20, 1876 in Eufaula, Alabama, United States. Son of William Humphrey and Mary Louise (Wilson) Foy.
Bachelor of Science, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, 1894. Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1899, Mounted Service School, Fort Riley, Kansas, 1915. Distinguished graduated from Army School of the Lincolnshire, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1916.
Graduate General staff schedul, 1922, Army War College, 1923.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, February 15, 1899. Promoted through grades to brigadier general, March 1, 1935.
Served in Cuba, 1899-1900, in Philippines, 1902-1903, Texas, 1903-1904. Member Sigma Nu.; Clubs: Army and Navy, Chevy Chase Country (Washington, District of Columbia).
Married Helene Hummel, August 7, 1923.