Foster, John –

Son of the late Thomas Foster, and of Ann Catherine Foster (nee Jones). Of 5, Short Street, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Wounded and lost his right leg at Arras on 14/06/1917. His twin brother Roland was killed at the Dardanelles in August 1915.

Personal details

  • Surname: Foster
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st (Regular) Battalion.
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 07/09/1917
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e

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