Basic Details Surname Forbes Forenames G F. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Stuart Alternative forename George Francis Reginald War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Notes Born 6th September 1866, commander of 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish, died of wounds received on 15th March 1915 at St Eloi. Information gathered from separate memorial to him (31599) at same location. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) The 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 Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 17 Age at death 48 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Wounds