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We remember John Edward Foster
We remember John Edward Foster
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
1915
1916
1916
1916
1917
1919
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Foster |
| Source | 6177821 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sawpits Road, Towcester | United Kingdom | their own address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27496 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 138549 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas Foster | son | 4th June 1916 | |
| William Henry Foster | son | 25th October 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Foster | mother | ||
| William Foster | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Elizabeth Webb | wife | 17th January 1916 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | 5'7" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records | Mary13950 |
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