8197 PTE J.FORREST 1/NORTH'D.FUS. (on 1914 Star)
8197 PTE J.FORREST NORTH'D.FUS. (on pair)
John Forrest
Born Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 1883
Worked as a chimney sweep before he enlisted in 1901
To France 2/11/14 & served with 1st Northumberland Fusiliers
Suffered a Gun Shot Wound to his eyes
Transferred to 753rd Area Employment Company, Labour Corps & was renumbered 374444
Renumbered again (694572) before he was discharged from 68th Company, Labour Corps
With copy of his Medal Index Card, 38 page Digital File of his Soldiers Papers & supporting documentation
Condition: With good copy 'Aug-Nov 1914' Clasp on old silk ribbons, GVF
