I have seen this on the site mentioned. But will heck the newspaper to see if an age is given or mention of any of his family, hopefully during next week. Regards Suzannah ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Taylor" <trees.taylor@sympatico.ca> To: <Isle-of-Thanet-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 3:03 PM Subject: [IoT] Thomas Foster Incident > Hi Suzannah, > > Would it be possible for you to see if you have anything in your fund of > knowledge on the incident below? What I would really like to know is the > age of Thomas. We have 2 Thomas' in the family (uncle and nephew), both > smack owners and we'd like to know which this was. > > Thank you (and anyone else) for any information you can give. > > Best wishes, > > Terry > > > Taylor, F.J. Lance-Corpl. RE. Case 31815 > On the 1st February 1902, owing to the capsizing of a boat in which he was > leaving his wrecked smack, Thomas Foster was thrown into the sea at > Ramsgate. It was very cold and rough at the time. Taylor, at great risk, > jumped in and was successful in saving him. > > >From ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY BRONZE MEDALS CITATIONS > TAKEN FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT 1902 > Compiled by Peter Helmore > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.4/332 - Release Date: 5/4/06 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.4/332 - Release Date: 5/4/06