Edward Forest
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| Edward Forest | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1887-12-05 Arichat, Richmond County |
| Died | 1916-09-16 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Father | |
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Edward Forest (5 December 1887 – 16 September 1916 (aged 28)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Forest died on active service during the First World War.[1]
Early life
Forest was born at Arichat, Richmond County on 5 December 1887, the son of James Allan Forest and Charlotte Forest.[1]
Service
Forest enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a private (service number 438579) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) (52nd Bn.).[1]
Death
Forest died on 16 September 1916, aged 28. He is commemorated at Vimy Memorial.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Edward Forest", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).