Robert Franklin Foley (born May 30, 1941) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served in the Vietnam War.

He received the Medal of Honor for leading his unit in an assault on a strong enemy position on November 5, 1966, during Operation Attleboro.

Foley is a 1963 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned an infantry officer.

Captain Foley's Medal of Honor citation reads:[2] For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

At grave risk to himself he defied the enemy's murderous fire, and helped the wounded operators to a position where they could receive medical care.

Seizing the weapon, he charged forward firing the machine gun, shouting orders and rallying his men, thus maintaining the momentum of the attack.

His outstanding personal leadership under intense enemy fire during the fierce battle which lasted for several hours, inspired his men to heroic efforts and was instrumental in the ultimate success of the operation.