Basic Details Surname Forbes Forenames George Francis Reginald Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Notes Wounded while leading his battalion on 15th. March 1915 at St. Eloi, was born on 6th. September 1866. Also commemorated on memorial 31598 at same location. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Irish Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st. Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Irish Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Bailleul Country of burial France Cemetery Bailleul Communal Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 17 Age at death 48 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds