| Regimental number | 411 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 31 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Foster, 31 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: LH3 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: LH3 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At daybreak the post of which this officer was in comand was strongly attacked. He met each assault with coolness and determination and the large numbers of dead lying in front of his post bore witness to the fine defence which he and his garrison put up.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 417 Sergeant George FOSTER, 2rd Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 10 July 1916. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
