Lieutenant WILLIAM FOSTER
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Home Guard
7th Wiltshire (Salisbury) Bn.
Date of Death
Died 13 September 1942
Age 61 years old
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Awards George Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal
- Additional Info Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Foster; husband of Lizzie Georgina Foster, of Whaddon.
- Personal Inscription GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
- Additional Citation note
The following details are given in the London Gazette of 27th November, 1942: The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the posthumous award of the George Cross to Lt. William Foster, Home Guard, in recognition of most conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner.
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