In Memory Of
FORBES, LOUIS HERBERT
Service Details
Age:
23
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Unit:
1st Regt.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Date of Death:
1918-03-23
Cause of Death:
Missing, Death Presumed
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Panel 95.
Cemetery:
POZIERES MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Somme
Country:
France
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C
Citations:
LG Sup 6 April 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He reorganised and led his company forward to the final objective, when his company commander had become a casualty. Whilst consolidating the position he exposed himself fearlessly, and moved about the line among his men throughout a heavy barrage. By skilful handling of his rifle, and Lewis gun fire he broke up a party of the enemy assembling for a counter-attack. He showed magnificent courage and skill throughout."
Son of Henry and Florence Willson Forbes, of Fort House, 2, Twickenham Rd., Port Elizabeth, Cape Province. His brother also died in service. Commemoration stone in Port Elizabeth (South End) Cemetery
