Guardsman William Forsyth
Service Number 24327747
Campaign:
Northern Ireland
Died:
4.10.1974
Aged 18.
Killed in a bomb explosion while off duty at the Horse and Groom Public House in Guildford Surrey along with his friend Guardsman John Hunter. Two young W.R.A.C. Girls, W/Pte Ann Hamilton aged 19 and W/Pte Caroline Slater were both killed along with a young civilian male. The IRA claimed responsibility for this outrage on the 05.10.1974
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | Glasgow Cathedral Cathedral Square Glasgow Glasgow Strathclyde G4 0RH | Glasgow Cathedral Memorial Plaque to Scots Guardsmen killed in Northern Ireland | Northern Ireland |
William Forsyth | 4-10-1974 | View |
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