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Major WALTER TORRIE FORREST

Regiment & Unit/Ship

King's Own Scottish Borderers

1st/4th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 19 April 1917

Age 37 years old

Buried or commemorated at

GAZA WAR CEMETERY

VII. C. 9.

Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)

New Headstones at Gaza War Cemetery, September 2009; Replacements were as a consequence of War Damage

Photographer: Outer Area

  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Awards Military Cross
  • Additional Info Son of George and Margaret Forrest, of Kelso, Roxburghshire. Former Scottish International Rugby player.
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Buried or commemorated at

GAZA WAR CEMETERY
Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)
Number of casualties: 3691
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