Lieutenant
Hugh Alexander Forrest
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Forrest, of Rotorua, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Hugh Alexander Forrest was the son of the Devonport, Auckland, postmaster and after who the suburb of Forrest Hill on Auckland's North Shore was named. RIP Hugh was born 30 May 1893. Forrest Hill, a suburb on Auckland's North Shore, is named after him, as a commemoration.Add a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
He was my father's brother. Never saw Hugh before I was born. Wish to go to Belgium to have celebration of 100th anniversay for Hugh at 2017 if possible to go!!!!! I am deaf.
Files:
Casualty
Service Number:
30104
Name:
Hugh Alexander Forrest Rank:
Lieutenant
Date of Birth:
30 May 1893
Place of Birth:
Wellington,
Date of Enlistment:
24 July 1916
Occupation on Enlistment:
Solicitor Employer:
H Morpeth, Solicitor, Auckland Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 2 Battalion, B Company
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
12 October 1917
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death:
24
Conflict:
WW1