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We remember William Edward John Foster
We remember William Edward John Foster
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Ethel Agnes Foster Collard
Source:6643230
18th April 1891
1895
1897
sibling
Bessie May Foster Whyte
Source:6643230
29th July 1897
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:5921493
21st May 1918
1918
employment
Farmer
Harding, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5921493
21st May 1918
1918
enlistment
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5921493
21st May 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2130291
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
First Depot Battalion
Source:6643181
21st May 1918 - 29th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6643181
29th January 1919
1942
dates
Age 47
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3rd October 1942
1942
death
Unknown
Oakner, Manitoba
Canada
Source:6643230
3rd October 1942
burial
Hamiota, Manitoba
Canada
Source:6643230
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward John |
| Initials | WEJ |
| Last Name | Foster |
| Source | 5921493 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2130291 | Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) | First Depot Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Foster | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Agnes Foster Collard | sister | 18th April 1891 | |
| Bessie May Foster Whyte | sister | 29th July 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-01-29 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-21 | Methodist |
Media
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William Edward John FosterWilliam Edward John Foster in uniform circa 1918.
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Willie and Clifford Foster with FriendsPicture of William Edward John Foster (back centre) and his cousin Clifford Norris Foster (back right) in uniform with friends circa 1918.Contributed by:
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Discharge Papers - Page 1Discharge Papers for Private William Edward John Foster from CEF.Contributed by:
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Discharge Papers - Page 2Discharge papers for Private William Edward John Foster from CEF.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Edward John Foster | Judi33019 | |
| Willie and Clifford Foster with Friends | Judi33019 | |
| Discharge Papers - Page 1 | Judi33019 | |
| Discharge Papers - Page 2 | Judi33019 | |
| Funeral Card | Judi33019 |
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