Percy Wright Foote

1879–1961 (age 82)

Military Officer

Biography

Percy Wright Foote was a military officer whose career spanned the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He served with dedication during a period of significant military and national change.

He is remembered for his service and the respect he earned from his peers. His contributions to the military are honored and preserved in memory.

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