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FOSTER, Keith Reginald
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 421846 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 28 March 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Flight Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | No. 547 Squadron (RAF) |
| Born: | Sydney, New South Wales, 24 April 1921 |
| Home Town: | Earlwood, Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Dulwich Hill, New South Wales |
| Occupation: | Law Clerk |
| Died: | Flying Battle, Bay of Biscay, Bay of Biscay, Atlantic Ocean, 12 April 1944, aged 22 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" Runnymede (Air Forces) Memorial, Surrey, England Panel 260 Roll of Honour - Sydney, Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England, United Kingdom |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Runnymede Air Forces Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 28 Mar 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 421846, Aircrew Training Units, Enlisted at Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 421846 | |
| 20 Jun 1942: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman | |
| 19 Aug 1942: | Embarked Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 421846, Embarked at Sydney for Canada | |
| 17 May 1943: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant | |
| 17 Nov 1943: | Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant | |
| 2 Apr 1944: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 421846, No. 547 Squadron (RAF), Battle of the Atlantic - RAN and RAAF Operations |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Sharyn Roberts
Son of Oscar Eli and Ada Emily Alice Foster of North Earlwood, NSW
Plane was Liberator BZ913 of 547 Squadron
Medals: 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal
Sports played - Swimming, Tennis, Rowing, Athletics, Ice Skating
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