Service Details
Name:
 FORBES
Given Name:
 LOUIS HERBERT
Initials:
 L H
Rank:
 Second Lieutenant
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Regiment:
 South African Infantry
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Unit:
 1st Regt.
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Date of Death:
 1918-03-23
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Age:
 23
Cause of Death:
 Missing, Death Presumed
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."
Additional
Information:
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
Commemoration
Country:
 France
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Locality:
 Somme
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Cemetery:
 POZIERES MEMORIAL
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Grave Reference:
 Panel 95.

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