FORBES, Robert
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Rank:
Lance Bombardier
Unit / Base:
9 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Number:
902786
Birthplace:
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died :
Thursday, February 3, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
24
Cemetery/Memorial:
Lance Bombardier Robert Forbes was reported missing later presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Andrew Brodie Forbes and Margaret Forbes, of Edinburgh. He is named on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/86.
RA Casualty Card.
Linked Content below.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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