George Buchanan Foster
Lieutenant George Buchanan Foster, MBE DFC QC (19 August 1897 – 3 June 1974) was a Canadian First World War flying ace. He was credited with seven aerial victories.
George Buchanan Foster | |
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| Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Victoria | |
| In office 21 August 1946 – 31 December 1968 | |
| Preceded by | George Gordon Hyde |
| Succeeded by | Institution abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 August 1897 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | 3 June 1974 (aged 76) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Resting place | Knowlton Cemetery, Knowlton, Quebec |
| Political party | Union Nationale |
| Relations | George Green Foster, father |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Awards | Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian Expeditionary Force Royal Flying Corps |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 24 Squadron RAF |
After the First World War, Foster would become a King's Counsel and prominent attorney as a principal in a major law firm, as well as being appointed a member of the Legislative Council of Quebec.
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