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We remember Edward Foster
We remember Edward Foster
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J34525
HMS HAMPSHIRE
Source:9429044
14th May 1915 - 5th June 1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J/34525
Source:9429044
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Hampshire mined and sunk
Source:6416534
5th June 1916
burial
Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:9429044
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Foster |
| Source | 6416534 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/34525 | Boy 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | J34525 | HMS HAMPSHIRE | Boy 1st Class |
Media
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Boy 1st Class E. FOSTERCWGC Headstone for Boy 1st Class E. FOSTER at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney.
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Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boy 1st Class E. FOSTER | Andrew84401 |
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