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We remember John Foster
We remember John Foster
Timeline
Timeline
1866
marriage
Norah
Source:9381699
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
117626 (RFR Dev A1443)
HM Trawler Sophron
Source:9381699
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:9381697
Source:9381700
22nd August 1917
burial
Plymouth Hoe, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9381697
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Foster |
| Source | 9381695 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 117626 (RFR Dev A1443) | HM Trawler Sophron | Petty Officer 1st Class |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah | wife |
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Plymouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Plymouth Hoe, Devon, taken when the Poppies wave was installed
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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