| Regimental number | 27261 |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs Irgle, Ruapuna, Canterbury |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations: British Front near Pont a Pierres and Beaulignies 23rd October 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack Private Foster was in charge of a Lewis gun Section, and on two occasions rushed his gun forward
silencing enemy machine guns which were holding the troops up. He showed fine leadership and absolute disregard for personal safety, and set a magnificent
example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 19 |