Notes for: Arthur William FOSKETT

1901 Living in parental home in Battersea, place of birth given as Battersea.
He joined the Kings Royal Rifle Corps as a Rifleman in March 1916. He was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery. He was sent home in 1917 because of his injuries and remained on home service before embarking for India in 1919. Also holds the General Service and Victory Medals.
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London Gazette Page 835 Supplement 14 Jan 1918
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the field to the undermentioned Non-Commissioned Officers and Men:-
R/28389 Pte A W Foskett KRRC (Battersea)
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Wandsworth, Battersea St Paul, Battersea Rise
Banns
23 Feb, 2, 5 Mar 1919 Arthur William FOSKETT, b, otp
Mabel Lenton, sp, otp (married 19 Apr)
Marriages
19 Apr 1919 Arthur William Foskett, 26, b, Soldier KAR, 43 Cologne Rd,
Harry Foskett, Porter
Mabey Caroline Lenton, 21, sp, 43 Cologne Rd,
John Lenton, decd, Insurance Agent
Wit: John Thomas Lenton, Doris Lavinia Lenton
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Emigrated to New Zealand with wife and children in 29 Jan 1926, sailing from Southampton to Aukland on board the Athenic.
Address: 43 Colognre Rd, Clapham Jct, SW11