Private John Garnham Forrest
Service Number 9892
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
28.9.1915
1SG
Died of Wounds Aged 25
Born 7 Mill Lane, Montrose, Forfar, son of Mr A.M. Forrest, resident of Beach House, South Beach Street, Stornoway.
Resident of 8 Underwood Road, Paisley. Choir member of Middle U.F. Church. Formerly employed as a Constable for 4
years with Paisley Burgh Police. Enlisted September 1914 at Paisley.
Buried Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. I, D, 28
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ | Paisley War Memorial | World War 1 |
John Forrest | 28-9-1915 | View |
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