Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Ralph Foster
In memory of:
Ordinary Seaman Ralph Foster
May 24, 1941
Military Service
P/JX 212475
25
Navy
Royal Navy
H.M.S. Hood
Additional Information
Son of George and Vickey Foster. Native of Newfoundland.
Commemorated on Page 160 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Panel 58, Column 2.
The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Picture of Ralph Foster -
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Photo of Ralph Foster – Son of George and Vickey Foster of Newfoundland. Ralph died when the HMS Hood was sunk by the Bismarck off Iceland on May 24, 1941. Commemorated at Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, United Kingdom. -
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H.M.S. HOOD – A picture of the HMS Hood in Iceland just before its sinking. This picture was found in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65 in Brigus, Newfoundland."
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