Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
John B. Forsyth
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 14632
- Rank: Guardsman
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Scots Guards
- Unit/Ship: 2nd Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 26
- Date of Death: 25.08.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Vis-En-Artois Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 3
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 20 Park Ave, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Mrs Forsyth, Broomhill Cottage, Scone
- Father:
Andrew Forsyth
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Jessie S. Govier Forsyth, 20 Park Ave, Dundee
- Children:
William, born 26.07.1915
More about John B. Forsyth
John has no known grave but is remembered on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial.
John B. Forsyth 14632 Scots Guards
FORSYTH―Killed in action on the 25th August 1918, Private John B. Forsyth, Scots Guards, dearly beloved husband of Jessie Govier, 24 Park Avenue, Dundee.
Dundee Courier 7th September 1918
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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