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We remember John Forbes
We remember John Forbes
Timeline
Timeline
1890
employment
Plasterer
Father
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8788597
service
British Army
Gunner
17029 (incomplete)
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2501710
service
British Army
Gunner
170291
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8788579
1940
death
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8788597
1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Forbes |
| Source | 2501710 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17029 (incomplete) | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 170291 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Mackie | mother | ||
| William Forbes | father |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry | Steve40535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt sent to John Forbes | Steve40535 | |
| John in Uniform | Steve40535 |
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