Military service
Burial/memorial information
He served in Manitoba, Jamaica with Y Force, Hong Kong with C Force. He had 1,131 days of service, including 354 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Forbes Lake, located south of Lake Tadoule, in his honor in 1975.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Private James Forbes
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Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Photo of James Forbes
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
Honour Roll
Honour Roll
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Private James Forbes
Digital gallery of
Private James Forbes
Digital gallery of
Private James Forbes
Digital gallery of
Private James Forbes
Digital gallery of
Private James Forbes
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 74 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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