| Regimental number | 981 |
| Place of birth | St Mary's Road, Plaistow, Essex, England |
| School | Harold Road Public School, Plaistow, Essex, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 17 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 213 Queens Road, Upton Park, London, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Foster, 213 Queens Road, Upton Park, London |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given names Arthur John on Nominal Roll |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Age at death | 21 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Lone Pine Cemetery (Plot I, row F, Grave No. 6), Gallipoli |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 101 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles Henry and Emma FOSTER, 213 Queen's Road, Upton Park, London, England. Native of Plaistow, London |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
