Forrest, J (John)

Forrest, J (John)

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Gunner John Forrest was the husband of Hortinas Schrawogel (or Forrest) of 44, India Place, Edinburgh. He was from Eallon, Aberdeen, Scotland.

Gunner James Cullen, 1058645, Royal Artillery was interred in the same grave on the 28th of December 1925.

John died in the Military Hospital, Ebrington Barracks, Londonderry. He suffered from a perforated stomach for two days before succumbing to heart failure.

The 15th Company, Royal Garrison Artillery, was based in Londonderry and were responsible for the North Irish coast defences.

John had a full military funeral during the evening of the 14th of August.

He was not eligible for any medals as he never left the UK or entered a theatre of war. Unfortunately, there is no further information.

Date of Death: 13/08/1915 (Aged 40)

Service: Gunner, Royal Garrison Artillery, 15th Coy.

Service Number: 2004

Burial Location: Londonderry (or Derry), City Cemetery, GA. Mil. 7.

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