| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Elmsford, Victoria |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Derwent Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 6' 0.75" |
| Weight | 196 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Christina Jane Foster, Tregear Street, Derwent Park, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Instructional Staff |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a raid on the enemy trenches, he showed splendid leadership, and his courage was of a high order. He was in charge of the raid, and fought his party with great ability, inflicting casualties on the enemy, with trifling loss to his own force.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
| Place of burial | Brighton Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FOSTER Henry Lawrence |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
