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K/27693   Stoker 1st Class John Forrest
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 06/06/2020
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: HMS Hampshire, Royal Navy (British Navy)
Date Of Birth: 24/04/1892
Died: 05/06/1916 (Died at Sea)
Age: 24
Summary      
John Forrest was the son of John and Rachel Forrest. He was born on 24th April 1892 in the Cookstown area. He was one of seven children. They were farmers and lived near Tullyhogue. John had worked in America for some time before returning to Britain in January 1915 to work in Scotland. He joined the Royal Navy in August 1915. He was posted to H.M.S Victory and later joined H.M.S Hampshire in early 1916. H.M.S Hampshire struck a mine off the Orkney Isles and was sunk on 5th June 1916, taking the lives of 643 sailors including John Forrest and Lord Kitchener.
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Cemetery Details
Grave
Cemetery: Portsmouth Naval Memorial
  Portsmouth, Hampshire, 
Grave Ref: Panel 18
CWGC Casualty 2876814
Summary      
The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times. A copy of the Memorial Register is kept at the Civic Offices in Guildhall Square and may be consulted there.
Local Memorial Details

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1 Stewartstown Cenotaph - WWI Stewartstown
2 Donaghenry Church Of Ireland Roll Of Honour WWI Stewartstown
Local Institute / Local Book Details

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1 Cookstown War Dead Book WW1 123
References and Links
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1 1901 Census lists Forrest family 1901 census lists John as age 9 at house 1 in Highcross, Tullaghoge
2 1911 Census lists Forrest family 1911 census lists John as age 18 at house 1 in Highcross, Tullaghoge
3 National Archives UK - Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services card can be purchased here
4 Naval History - June 1916 Lists Stoker John Forrest
5 Stoker James Devlin Also died on HMS Hampshire 5th June 1916
Cookstown District's War Dead Acknowledgements 2010-2023