FOSTER, Edward Arthur
| Service Number: | 1016 |
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| Enlisted: | 24 November 1914, Enlisted at Helena Vale, WA |
| Last Rank: | Gunner |
| Last Unit: | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Born: | Jarrahdale, Western Australia, 1897 |
| Home Town: | Jarrahwood, Busselton, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Horse Driver |
| Died: | Heart disease complications, Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, 24 January 1922 |
| Cemetery: |
Karrakatta Cemetery & Crematorium, Western Australia Roman Catholic area, Section DB, Grave 0608. Grant K0013432 date of expiry is unknown |
| Memorials: | Busselton War Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 24 Nov 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1016, 10th Light Horse Regiment, Enlisted at Helena Vale, WA | |
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| 25 Jun 1915: | Embarked Private, 1016, 10th Light Horse Regiment, HMAT Karoola, Fremantle | |
| 25 Jun 1915: | Involvement Private, 1016, 10th Light Horse Regiment, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '3' embarkation_place: Fremantle embarkation_ship: HMAT Karoola embarkation_ship_number: A63 public_note: '' | |
| 1 Apr 1916: | Transferred AIF WW1, Gunner, 4th Field Artillery Regiment, From 10th Light Horse Regiment | |
| 7 Apr 1917: | Wounded AIF WW1, Private, 1016, Gunshot wound to the left leg | |
| 30 Dec 1918: | Transferred AIF WW1, Gunner, 5th Field Artillery Brigade , From the 2nd DAC | |
| 6 Jun 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, Gunner, 1016, 5th Field Artillery Brigade , Discharged at the 5th Military District as medically unfit |
Obituary- Edward Foster
The Bunbury Herald and Blackwood Express (WA: 1919-1929) Tus 14 Feb 1922 Pg3.
A DIGGER'S FUNERAL.
Last week the death occurred in the new soldiers' wing at the Perth Public Hospital of Edward Foster a 24-year-old ex-member of the 10th A.L.H. and 15th Battery.
A son of Mr. William Foster of Wellington Mills, he was born at Jarradale, and enlisted with the 'Tenth' in 1914, subsequently transferring to the 15th Battery.
The remains, encased in a massive jarrah casket, which was covered by the Union Jack and Flag of Australia, were interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta, the cortege moving from the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Norman Foster, 9 Commonwealth Avenue, Leederville. The Rev. Father Butler officiated at the graveside, and at the conclusion of the ceremony delivered a touching address on the deceased's past life.
The chief mourners were Mr. And Mrs. W. Foster (father and mother), Mrs. E. Preisig, Mrs. W. Hennah, Mrs. E. Mills, and Mrs. N. Foster (sisters). Messrs. H. J. A. and H. Foster (brothers), Messrs. H. Hennah, E, Mills, E. Preisig, and N. Foster (brothers-in-law), Mrs. A. Sehunk and Mrs. A. Williams (aunts), Mr. Fred Williams (cousin), and Mr. S. Foster(nephew).
The pallbearers were Messrs. E. Hogg (representing the Deputy Commissioner and staff of the Department of Repatriation), W. Rogers, H. B. Pyke, E. Richards, J. R. White, N. Jackson, L. Bowtell, and A. Jamieson.
Wreaths were placed on the grave by his relatives and Winnie, nieces and nephews; patients at the Soldiers' Wing, Perth Hospital; Timber Workers' Union, Wellington Mills; Soldier Patients, Perth Hospital; R.S.L. Wellington Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Davey, Miss P. Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. Griffon, Mr. and N. Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Cullen and family.
A large number of letters, tele grams, and messages of sympathy and condolence were received by the bereaved family.
AUTHORS NOTE:
When the Fremantle hospital closed their Soldier Repatriation ward, all patients were transferred to the new Perth hospital 20 January 1922, Edward died 3 days later because of serious heart issues. A number of official inquiries were held concerning his death
Submitted 15 October 2020 by Joy Dalgleish
Biography contributed by Carol Foster
Son of William Foster and Ellen Foster nee Finnane of Jarrahwood, WA
On 5 January 1917 Edward married Lilian Stagg in the Parich Church, Codicote, Hertfordshire. Vicar W. D'A. Crofton officiated
Commenced return to Australia on 28 February 1919 on board HT Anchises disembarking on the 10 April 1919
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
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