| Regimental number | 2632 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boatbuilder |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Son, John R Foster, c/o C Stone, 64 Fyans Street, Chilwell, Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 25 January 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 8 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 May 1919 |