In Memory Of
FOLSTER, ARTHUR WILLIAM
Service Details
Age:
38
Rank:
Master
Unit:
M.V. Congella (London)
Regiment:
Merchant Navy
Date of Death:
1943-10-24
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, as the result of gunfire from an enemy (Japanese) submarine.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Panel 31.
Cemetery:
TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Additional Information
Decorations:
King's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Citations:
LG Sup 16 May 1944 - "Commended for brave conduct when their ships encountered enemy ships, aircraft, submarines or mines"
Son of Captain William Moar Folster, M.N., and of Jane E. Folster, of North Shields, Northumberland. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1939-45
