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We remember Frederick Charles Foster
We remember Frederick Charles Foster
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1909
marriage
Ellen Sheppard nee Taylor
Source:9473065
11th March 1909
1911
employment
Brass casting dresser
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9473062
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Back 1 64 Upper Thomas Street, Aston Manor, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9473062
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
Warwick
United Kingdom
Source:9473058
28th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
6244
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2/7th
Source:9473058
28th November 1916 - 27th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
267682
29 I B Depot
Source:9473058
27th February 1917 - 30th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
267682
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9473058
31st March 1917 - 3rd May 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9473058
31st March 1917 - 3rd May 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
He was killed during an attack made by his battalion on 3rd May 1917 during the Battle of Arras.
France
Source:7302812
Source:9473116
Source:9473058
3rd May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Plot 1 Row B Grave 23
Source:9473102
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Charles |
| Initials | FC |
| Last Name | Foster |
| Source | 7302812 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back 1 64 Upper Thomas Street, Aston Manor, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 267682 | 29 I B Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 267682 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6244 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2/7th | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Foster | mother | ||
| William Foster | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Sheppard nee Taylor | wife | 11th March 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-28 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-29 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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Marriage certificateCopy of mariage certificate of Frederick Charles Foster and Ellen Sheppard nee Taylor
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Royal Warwickshire Regiment cap badgePhoto of a cap badge of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Gravestone of Frederick Charles FosterPhoto of gravestone of F C FosterContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan156040 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Susan156040 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage certificate | Susan156040 | |
| Royal Warwickshire Regiment cap badge | Susan156040 | |
| Gravestone of Frederick Charles Foster | Susan156040 | |
| Medal card | Susan156040 |
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