Basic Details
Surname
Forber
Forenames
W
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
William
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
According to the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery (see references): Born in Warrington c1899 to Thomas and Margaret Forber (and so brother to Charles who is also listed on this memorial). 1911 census 15 Gee St. Educated at St Ann’s School. Worked for Gandy Corn & Flour Dealer. Regiment Royal Engineers Driver No. 43263. Killed in Action 7th November 1917 France & Flanders. Cemetery Cement House Cemetery, Grave Ref. l.L.15
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Engineers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Driver
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Country of burial
Belgium
Town of burial
Langemarck
Cemetery
Cement House Cemetery
Year of death
1917
Month of death
November
Day of death
7
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on the Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action