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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