| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | c/o Australian Farms, 446 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs Margaret J Foster, c/o Australian Farms, 446 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 1 August 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 25 September 1916. Admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, 15 October 1916 (synovitis to right knee); proceeded overseas to France, 10 December 1916; marched in to 2nd Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples, France, 13 December 1916; proceeded to join unit, 18 December 1916; promoted to Lieutenant, 1 January 1917. Admitted to 6th Australian Field Ambulance and transferred to Casualty Clearing Station, 7 April 1917 (chronic synovitis); to Ambulance Train, 8 April 1917; to Red Cross Hospital, 9 April 1917; to England, 15 April 1917; admitted to 2nd London General Hospital, England, 16 April 1917; discharged to duty, 10 May 1917. Marched out to Perham Downs Command Depot, 25 May 1917; marched in to Rollestone Training Bn, 7 June 1917; on command at School of Cookery, Tidworth, 11 July 1917; proceeded overseas to France, 3 November 1917; reported to 2nd Australian Division Base Depot, Havre, France, 4 November 1917; rejoined Bn in the field, 8 November 1917. Admitted to 6th Field Ambulance, 29 November 1917 (chronic synovitis); transferred to Casualty Clearing Station, 1 December 1917; to 35th General Hospital, Calais, 2 December 1917; to England, 5 December 1917; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, England, 5 December 1917; invalided and placed on Regiment seconded list, 27 December 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Corinthe', 10 January 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 3 March 1918; discharged, 19 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FOSTER John |
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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