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Details for William Roland Forbes
| Warrant Number: | 24726 |
| Surname: | Forbes |
| Forenames: | William Roland |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age Group: | Adult |
| Age: | 24 |
| Type: | Memorial |
| Date of Birth: | Unknown |
| Date of Death: | 04 April 1918 (Thursday) |
| Date of Burial: | Unknown |
| Cemetery: | Taruheru |
| Block: | SEC1 |
| Plot #: | 363 |
| Inscription: | Sacred to the memory of EDWARD THOMAS FORBES, beloved eldest son of Mary Lind, accidentally killed on Gray's Hill, 1 March 1917 aged 37 years. Rest in peace. Erected by his dear friend, W Gambirazzi; also of Sergt WILLIAM ROLAND FORBES, brother of the above, who died of wounds in France, 4 April 1918 aged 24 years. Duty nobly done. Inscribed by his mother, Mary Lind. ERIC H. MELLOR 55072 1st NZEF Rifle Brigade, CPL. died 11.12.1934, aged 39 years. |
The following interments are also in this plot
| Surname | Forenames | Type | Age Group | Age | Date of Death | Date of Burial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes | Edward Thomas | Burial | Adult | 37 | 01/03/1917 | 04/03/1917 |
| Mellor | Eric | Burial | Adult | 39 | 11/12/1934 | 13/12/1934 |