FOSTER, Charles Edward

Son of Emily Ann Lintern & Thomas Edward Foster

b. 1888 NZ - d. 1943 NZ

World War I, 1914-1918

New Zealand (1917-1918)

Upon enlistment on 11 October 1917 Charles was recorded as being aged 28.11 years, 5', 11" tall, with a dark complexion, dark brown hair and blue eyes. His last address was 42 Joseph Street, Palmerston North.

It was noted Charles had valvular disease of the heart and he was classified as C11.

He was still single when he enlisted, even though he'd had a son with future wife Agnes. They married in 1918.

Source: Military documents