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We remember William Clyne Forrest
We remember William Clyne Forrest
Timeline
Timeline
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1915
1916
1916
1916
1919
1919
1951
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Clyne |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Forrest |
| Source | 8245072 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subiaco | Australia | their own address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2380 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2380 | 5/28 Btn | Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Eliza Marshall | mother | ||
| Alexander Forrest | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Keith Forrest | brother | 11th December 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Forrest | wife | ||
| Blanche Catherine Mary Hatch Forrest | wife | 1912 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-02 | 5'7" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Discovering Anzacs website | John155510 |
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