| Regimental number | 2591 |
| Place of birth | Yarraville Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mat maker |
| Address | Summer Hill Street, West Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Foster, Summer Hill Road, West Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
