Every Name a Story

J. Forster 1915
Rank : Sapper

Ashington

John  Forster

Every Name a Story

In Gorre British and Indian Cemetery France is the Commonwealth War Grave of 102646 Sapper John Forster, serving with the 176th Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers who died 30/10/1915.

Margaret Allison reports that he lived at 47 Newbiggin Road, Ashington and was aged 35 when he died.

Soldiers Died in the Great War states that he was born in Alnwick, enlisted in London and resided in Seaton Hirst.  He formerly served with the 176th Tunnel Co., R.E.

John Forster is remembered in Ashington on A17.01 (A17.27) and A17.43

First Name: John

Last Name: Forster

Service Number: 102646

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 30/10/1915

Rank: Sapper

Regiment: Royal Engineers

Served in: Army

Unit/Ship: 176th Tunnelling Company

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