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We remember Andrew Edward Forbes
We remember Andrew Edward Forbes
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
John Andrew Forbes
Source:8242740
1881
1884
sibling
Carrie Forbes
Source:8242740
14th August 1884
1884
sibling
Carrie Saunders
Source:8242740
14th August 1884
1886
sibling
Rebecca Mary Forbes
Source:8242740
13th December 1886
1888
1891
sibling
Rosina Forbes
Source:8242740
13th March 1891
1891
location
219 Grove St Deptford London England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8242740
1891
1893
sibling
Alice Forbes
Source:8242740
25th June 1893
1893
education
Grove St School
Deptford London England
United Kingdom
Source:8242740
16th October 1893 - 28th February 1896
1896
sibling
George William Forbes
Source:8242740
14th August 1896
1901
location
219 Grove St Deptford London England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8242740
1901
1911
employment
Under Gardener
London County Council
London
United Kingdom
Source:8242740
1911
1911
location
36 Edward St Deptford London England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8242740
1911
1915
enlistment
Rockhampton Queensland
Australia
Source:8242740
7th October 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
1647A
Source:8242740
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
Infantry
49th Battalion
Source:8242740
1917
death
Messines
Belgium
Source:8242740
7th June 1917
burial
Belgium
V1.C.10
Source:8242740
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Andrew Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Forbes |
| Source | 8242740 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 Grove St Deptford London England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 219 Grove St Deptford London England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 36 Edward St Deptford London England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1647A | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | Infantry | 49th Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Dellbridge | mother | ||
| John Alexander Michael Forbes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Andrew Forbes | brother | 1881 | |
| Carrie Forbes | sister | 14th August 1884 | |
| Rebecca Mary Forbes | sister | 13th December 1886 | |
| Rosina Forbes | sister | 13th March 1891 | |
| Alice Forbes | sister | 25th June 1893 | |
| George William Forbes | brother | 14th August 1896 | |
| Carrie Saunders | sister | 14th August 1884 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Edward Forbes | Grace16970 |
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