| Regimental number | 1383 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Islington, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Metal worker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, A.N. Foster, Islington, Lawn, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMATA49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Taken on strength, 1st Bn, Gallipoli, 2 May 1915. Wounded in action, 20 May 1915; transferred to 17th General Hospital, Alexandria, 31 May 1915; rejoined unit, 16 August 1915. Evacuated from Gallipoli, disembarked Alexandria, 28 December 1915. Transferred to 53rd Bn, 13 February 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 6 August 1916. Wounded in action (second occasion), 7 June 1917; rejoined unit, 16 June 1917. Wounded in action (third occasion), 23 September 1917; discharged to duty, 27 September 1917. Commenced return to Australia, 1 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
