Pte
John Herbert Forrow

Information about birth

Date of birth:
03/07/1884
Place of birth:
London (City), Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

General information

Last known residence:
Mitchellton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Congregationalist

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
1010152
Enlistment date:
22/06/1916
Enlistment place:
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 46th Bn. (South Saskatchewan)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
23/10/1917
Place of death:
Beecham Dugout, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
33

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18 - 26 - 28.

Points of interest 4

#1 Place of birth
#2 Last known residence
#3 Enlistment place
#4 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." Whilst in the Support Line, near Passchendaele Ridge, he was instantly killed by an enemy shell, which exploded immediately in front of him.

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