Private John William Forrester was born in Munford, Tennessee. He was killed in action on 9 October 1918 and is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Somme American Cemetery, Bony, France.

Next of kin was G.B.Forrester of Mountain City, Tennessee.

  • Rank: Private
  • Date of birth:
  • 13 May 1897
  • Date of death: 8 May 1918
  • County: Johnson
  • Hometown: Mountain City
  • Service Branch: Army
  • Division/Assignment: Company A, 1st Machine Gun Battalion, 1st Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War I
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Somme American Cemetery, Bony, France
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar III, Bottom Panel
  • Contact us to sponsor John W. Forrester

Image Gallery

Click a thumbnail below to view at full size.


Submit more information on this veteran →