Canadian – WWI – Medal Pair – Canadian Railway Troops – Foster

BWM and Victory Medal named to: 1006022 A/Cpl. F. C. Foster. C.R.T.

Frederick Charles Foster was born in Plymouth, Devonshire, England. He had 5 years service in the 6th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment. He was living in North Bay, Ontario and employed as a stationery engineer when he joined the 228th Battalion (Northern Fusiliers) CEF there in March 1916. He served overseas in the 6th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops (CRT).

A photo of Foster in 228th Battalion uniform was found online and is presented here.