Background
Forbes, John was born in 1710 in Dunfermline, Scotland. Son of Colonel John Forbes. Joined Scots Greys Regiment of 2d Royal North British Dragoons, 1735, served in War of Austrian Succession.
Forbes, John was born in 1710 in Dunfermline, Scotland. Son of Colonel John Forbes. Joined Scots Greys Regiment of 2d Royal North British Dragoons, 1735, served in War of Austrian Succession.
General in Europe, circa 1743, commissioned General until 1758; general British Army in American 1757, commanded expedition against Fort