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George Richard FOSTER

Regimental number11942
Place of birthRiverstown England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationState school teacher
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, J Foster, Riverstown, County Stigo, Ireland
Enlistment date2 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/89/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

MSM


Recommendation date: 26 December 1918

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For continuous good service and devotion to duty from 16/17th September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918. This N.C.O. has been a member of the Office Staff of Headquarters 2nd Field Artillery Brigade for the past two years, and by his untiring energy and excellent work he has proved himself of immense value to the smooth working of the Brigade. Both in and out of action this N.C.O. has worked on an average of 14 and 15 hours daily, and it is largely due to his efforts that such excellent results have been obtained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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