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Identity
Person No.
7325
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
Louis Herbert
Initials
L H
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
23
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
MIA 785
Missing in action
Cause of Death
Missing, Death Presumed
Military Service
Branch
Army
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Unit
Unknown
Defence Force
UDF 24,809
Union Defence Force
Notes

Son of Henry and Florence Willson Forbes, of Fort House, 2, Twickenham Rd., Port Elizabeth, Cape Province. His brother also died in service. Commemoration stone in Port Elizabeth (South End) Cemetery

Citations

LG Sup 6 April 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He reorganised and led his company forward to the final objective, when his company commander had become a casualty. Whilst consolidating the position he exposed himself fearlessly, and moved about the line among his men throughout a heavy barrage. By skilful handling of his rifle, and Lewis gun fire he broke up a party of the enemy assembling for a counter-attack. He showed magnificent courage and skill throughout."

LG Sup 6 April 1918 p.4195
LG Sup 6 April 1918 p.4195
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