Background
FORBES, David. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order was born on December 13, 1864 in Natal. Son of David Forbes of Athole, district Ennelo, Transvaal, late of Perthshire, Scotland.
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David. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order FORBES
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Education
Privately. Started stock farming in the Transvaal and mining in Swaziland. Was a member of the first Swaziland Government Committee fonned under charter granted by the Sw^azi king Umbandini, and at one time acted as acting chairman to that body.
Career
General Sir John Hartnell"s start" for Intelligence. General Bullock’s staff on mobile column, Transvaal and Orange River Colony. General Spens’ start, Transvaal and Orange River Colony.
Commanded the Lubombo Intelligence Scouts in Southern Transvaal (despatches by Lord Roberts, Lord Kitchener, and General Sir John Dartnell).
1902; F. I.D.; General Manager and Director Swazi Coal Mines, Limited., Swaziland.
Membership
Clubs: Rand; Pretoria.
