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Albert Forshaw

Details

Forename Albert
Surname Forshaw
Middle Name Edward
Memorial UpHolland Cenotaph and UpHolland Grammar School Memorial
Age 20
Address 44 Roby Mill, UpHolland
Parents' Address as above
Township Wigan
Rank Private
Occupation or place of work Horseman
Regiment West Riding Regiment 2/5th Batt
Day of Death 8
Month of Death August
Year of Death 1917
Cause of Death Killed in action
Place of Burial Queant Rd Cemetery, Buissy
Regiment Number 25081
Name of War First World War
Location
Additional Information Son of Joseph and Mary Ann.
Formerly 284939 RASC Motor Transport. Father councillor for UpHolland. Brother Maurice wounded

Ref; CWGC, Ancestry and UpHolland research WE 28/8/17