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Foster, Robert Edward (Harrington)[1]

Male 1922 - 1988  (65 years)


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  • Name Foster, Robert Edward (Harrington) 
    Born 10 Jul 1922  St. John, New Brunswick, CAN. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 3 May 1988  Bedford, OH. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3622  Wuerdemann Family
    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 

    Family Living 
    Children 
     1. Living
    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 
    Family ID F2081  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • _P_CCINFO 2-14330
      Bob was abducted by his Mother, Ellen Wood Harrington, and brought from Canada to the United States at the age of three years old. He was later adopted by Martin and Blanche Foster, who discontinued contact with his mother. His adoption papers indicated he was born May 10, 1921 in Cleveland, OH. He used that date all of his life and was not aware of the discrepancy until after the deaths of the Foster's.

      His cocky, macho attitude got him into a few fights. Being Irish, he loved a good brawl. However his sense of humor got him out of many situations that his quick temper had gotten him into.?

      In high school, he participated in football, baseball, and basketball despite his short stature. He boxed in the Cleveland Golden Gloves Tournament during his senior year. He acted in several class plays and used this experience later in life. His most visible role was at various church functions in which he recreated Alexander Campbell, founder of the Disciple Church.

      He served in the US Army-Air Corps during WW II and attained the rank of Sargent. He was an armorer with the 91st Bomb Squadron and loaded bombs at the base in Kimbolten, England. He also flew on several missions on the GENERAL IKE to try and determine how to keep guns from freezing at high altitudes. His last mission was filmed for the documentary, "THE MEMPHIS BELLE".

      One of his favorite recollections involved a meeting in England with author, JOHN STEINBECK, then a war correspondent. Riding back to headquarters on the rear of a jeep, Bob chatted at length with the unknown reporter, telling him about military life in England and the status of the War. Later he found out he had been telling his story to a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

      Bob was abducted by his Mother, Ellen Wood Harrington, and brought from Canada to the United States at the age of three years old. He was later adopted by Martin and Blanche Foster, who discontinued contact with his mother. His adoption papers indicated he was born May 10, 1921 in Cleveland, OH. He used that date all of his life and was not aware of the discrepancy until after the deaths of the Foster's.

      His cocky, macho attitude got him into a few fights. Being Irish, he loved a good brawl. However his sense of humor got him out of many situations that his quick temper had gotten him into.?

      In high school, he participated in football, baseball, and basketball despite his short stature. He boxed in the Cleveland Golden Gloves Tournament during his senior year. He acted in several class plays and used this experience later in life. His most visible role was at various church functions in which he recreated Alexander Campbell, founder of the Disciple Church.

      He served in the US Army-Air Corps during WW II and attained the rank of Sargent. He was an armorer with the 91st Bomb Squadron and loaded bombs at the base in Kimbolten, England. He also flew on several missions on the GENERAL IKE to try and determine how to keep guns from freezing at high altitudes. His last mission was filmed for the documentary, "THE MEMPHIS BELLE".

      One of his favorite recollections involved a meeting in England with author, JOHN STEINBECK, then a war correspondent. Riding back to headquarters on the rear of a jeep, Bob chatted at length with the unknown reporter, telling him about military life in England and the status of the War. Later he found out he had been telling his story to a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
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  • Sources 
    1. ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008.