About Norman Foster
Lived 1909 – 1995 (aged 85–86). Norman Foster was a British military officer.
Major-General Norman Leslie Foster (26 August 1909 – 3 January 1995) was a British Army officer.
After being educated at Westminster School and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Foster was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1929. He served with the British Expeditionary Force in the Second World War.
He was General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Royal Nigerian Military Forces between 1959 and 1962, then was President of the Regular Commissions Board from 1962 to 1965.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Norman Foster?
British army officer and chief of the Royal Nigerian Army (1959-1962)
When was Norman Foster born?
Norman Foster was born in 1909.
When did Norman Foster die?
Norman Foster died on 3 January 1995.
What was Norman Foster's occupation?
Norman Foster was a military officer.
What nationality was Norman Foster?
Norman Foster was British.
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· DBpedia: Norman Foster (British Army officer)
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