Monday 2 March 2009

Private Willie Forbes

Born on 26 May 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of James and Luciana Forbes, Mattawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mattawa, Ontario, trade as bushman, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, weight of 180 pounds, chest of 40 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Mattawa, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 789203) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 6 September 1917 - killed in action on 13 September 1917 - buried in Villers Station Cemetery (grave XI.A.9), France.

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