R. Foster 1917

Every Name a Story

R. Foster 1917

Rank : Fireman and Trimmer

Robert Foster

Every Name a Story

On the Tower Hill Memorial, London, is the name of Fireman and Trimmer Robert Foster, serving on S.S. Heatherside (Newcastle) with the Mercantile Marine who died 24/08/1917.

He was the son of the late John Cook Foster and Johanne Foster, and husband of Elizabeth Foster (nee Robinson), of 4, Silver Street, Blyth.

Morpeth Herald 01/02/1918 carries the following:
News has been received that Robert Foster, 4 Silver Street, Blyth, was lost at sea on August 24th last.

Robert Foster is remembered in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: Robert

Last Name: Foster

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 24/08/1917

Age: 33

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer

Regiment: Mercantile Marine

Unit/Ship: S.S. Heatherside (Newcastle)