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Gnr. George Noble Oliver Forster
British Army Royal Field Artillery
from:South Shields, Northumberland
My Grandfather, George Noble Oliver Forster, was born in 1883. In Sept 1914, age 31 he was posted to France & served with the 12th Division Royal Field Artillery & Royal Horse Artillery for the duration of the war.
Previously he had served in the Tynemouth Garrison Artillery (Volunteer) where he trained as a Gunner.
Luckily he did not sustain any major injury & returned to his work as an Iron Founder.
In 1920 he married his fiance Ellen Maud Stone.
In 1928 George was selected to form one of the Guard of Honour of Ex-Servicemen, to line the New Tyne Bridge at its official opening by King George & Queen Mary on Wednesday 10th October. A badge was issued to each member & a charge of 1d was made. A band was present to play all the old war tunes & the ex-servicemen were requested "to let their voices rip" - I still have the invitation letter & badge.