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We remember Clifford Norris Foster
We remember Clifford Norris Foster
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1918
dates
Age 21
Source:5926641
3rd May 1918
1918
employment
Farmer
Harding, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5926641
3rd May 1918
1918
enlistment
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5926641
3rd May 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2129849
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
First Depot Battalion
Source:5926641
3rd May 1918 - 29th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5926641
29th January 1919
1919
marriage
Mary Ellen MacDonald
Source:6643101
1919
1924
children
Lois Foster Reid
Source:6643101
1924
1977
employment
Retired Farmer
Matsqui, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6643101
16th October 1977
1977
location
28709 Downes Road, Matsqui, British Columbia
Canada
their own address
Source:6643101
16th October 1977
1977
death
Not War Related
Myocardial infarction - 2 minutes; coronary arteriosclerosis - 9 years
Matsqui, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6643101
16th October 1977
burial
Matsqui, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6643101
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Clifford Norris |
| Initials | CN |
| Last Name | Foster |
| Source | 5926641 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28709 Downes Road, Matsqui, British Columbia | Canada | their own address | known 16th October 1977 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2129849 | Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) | First Depot Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Foster Reid | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Towse Foster | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen MacDonald | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-03 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-03 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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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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BC Death RegistrationDeath Registration from British Columbia, Canada for Clifford Norris Foster.Contributed by:
Judi33019
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Clifford Norris Foster | Judi33019 | |
| Willie and Clifford Foster with Friends | Judi33019 | |
| BC Death Registration | Judi33019 |
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