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Foster John Richardson

In memory of:

Private Foster John Richardson

November 18, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

177747

Age:

23

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

87th Bn.

Additional Information


Born:

February 22, 1893
Shawville

Enlistment:

November 22, 1915
Pembroke, Ontario

Son of Mr. W. F. Richardson, of Timmins, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 154 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

I. G. 16.

Location:

Courcelette is a village about 8 kilometres north-east of Albert (next to the main road D929 Albert-Bapaume). The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY lies about 1.5 kilometres north-west of the village. The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY (signposted in the centre of Courcelette) is 1.5 kilometres down a single track lane (suitable for cars).

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of FOSTER JOHN RICHARDSON– In memory of the men who served with the 87th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of Canadian Grenadiers Guards– In memory of the men who served with the 87th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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