Lionel Esworthy Foster
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Commander R.N.R. (retired) Lionel Esworthy Foster, (17 March, 1904 – ) served in the Royal Naval Reserve.
Life & Career
Foster was a probationary Midshipman R.N.R. in Argus from 1 May 1921 to 30 August, when he transferred to the light cruiser Cordelia, in which he served two months. In 1927, he served in L 18.[1] He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant R.N.R. on 1 January, 1930.[2]
Foster was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander R.N.R. on 1 January, 1938.[3]
Foster was placed on the Retired List at the rank of Commander R.N.R. on 17 March, 1949.[4]
See Also
Bibliography
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by George Nelson |
Captain of H.M.S. Aberdare 22 Aug, 1941[5] – 3 Dec, 1941[6] |
Succeeded by William H. Brittain |
Footnotes
- ↑ Foster Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 240/60/227. f. 230.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the man.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
- ↑ Uboat.net page on the ship.
