Every Name a Story

W. Foster 1916
Rank : Private

Dawdon

William  Foster

Every Name a Story

In Cambrin Churchyard Extension, France is the Commonwealth War Grave of 42454 Private William Foster, serving with the 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry who died 20/10/1916.

He was the son of Sarah Foster, of 12A, School Street, Dawdon Colliery, Seaham Harbour, Co. Durham, and the late George Foster

William Foster is remembered in Dawdon on D41.02, D41.04 and D41.06 and in the D.L.I. Book of Remembrance page 290.

First Name: William

Last Name: Foster

Service Number: 42454

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 20/10/1916

Age: 31

Rank: Private

Regiment: Durham Light Infantry

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 15th Battalion

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