Background
FORBES, Col was born on September 11, 1851. 3rd son of late Gordon Forbes (Forbeses of Skellater), and Charlotte, daughter of Major Edward Lake.
FORBES, Col was born on September 11, 1851. 3rd son of late Gordon Forbes (Forbeses of Skellater), and Charlotte, daughter of Major Edward Lake.
Studied at private school.
Joined 6th (Royal Warwickshire) Regiment, 1869. Served Afghan Campaign, 1879-1880. Orderly Officer to Brigade-General Palliser.
Present at engagements of Ahmed Khel, Urzoo, and Patkao Shana (despatches, medal with clasp). Commander 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire in Egyptian Soudan Campaign, 1898. Present at engagements of Atbara and Omdurman (despatches, medal with clasp, Companion of the Bath).
Retired, 1907. Decorated for Egyptian Soudan Campaign. Willoughby Edward Gordon, late Assistant-Adjutant-General IX. Secunderabad Div. 1902-1907; and com. 1st Battalion the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
Clubs: Junior United Service, Grosvenor.