Son of William Henry Forrest, formerly of Bolton Road, Edgworth, and Wellington Road, Turton, Lancashire. Of 7, Collins Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. Enlisted May 1915. Brothers Peter in the Navy at Hong Kong, and George also with the Colours. Edgworth Wesleyans.
Forrest, Henry (Harry) –
Personal details
- Surname: Forrest
- Forename: Henry (Harry)
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bamber Bridge, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 27
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: July 11th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Lance Corporal
- Unit: 15th (Carmarthenshire) (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 21030
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: May 24th, 1915 - 1915-05-24
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 28/05/1915 11/08/1916 18/08/1916 29/12/1916 12/07/1918
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g 6b* 7a S6* 6g