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We remember George Joseph Foster
We remember George Joseph Foster
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1912
1912
1913
1914
1914
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Joseph |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | Foster |
| Source | 7468143 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8712 | Norfolk Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Harry Foster | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Foster | brother | ||
| Jack Foster | brother | ||
| Henry Foster | brother | ||
| Annie Bell | sister | ||
| Jilly Davies | sister | ||
| Bess Foster | sister |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-10 | 5'3" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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