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
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
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
Citation
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."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project