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We remember Donald Alexander Forbes
We remember Donald Alexander Forbes
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
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3rd September 1880
1918
marriage
Mary Doreen Lawson
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25th April 1918
education
Oratory School
Edgbaston
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
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service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
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1938
death
Not War Related
Died as the result of a car accident
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2nd August 1938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald Alexander |
| Initials | DA |
| Last Name | Forbes |
| Source | 2501297 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Mary Petre | mother | ||
| George Arthur Hastings Forbes | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Doreen Lawson | wife | 25th April 1918 |
Media
Media
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Major Donald Alexander ForbesMajor Donald Alexander Forbes MVO DSO. Unit: Royal Field Artillery. Death: not known. | Head and shoulders portrait
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major Donald Alexander Forbes | Yvonne27542 |
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