Irvine Old Parish Churchyard - Duncan Forbes 1781 - 1815
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Irvine Old Parish Churchyard - Duncan Forbes 1781 - 1815
Image: © Raibeart MacAoidh Taken: 17 Jan 2018
Duncan Forbes, Waterloo Casualty, 1781 - 1815 Duncan Forbes was born in Irvine in 1781 and his parents are listed as John Forbes and Agnes Dale. He enlisted with the 2nd Dragoons (nicknamed Royal Scots Greys) on 7 August 1800 aged 18 years and was a Private in rank. He took part in one of the world's most important and famous battles at Waterloo. This was his first day in battle as the Greys had been on home duty since he joined them. Duncan was killed on 18 June 1815 when the Scots Grey charged the French infantry columns, a turning point in the battle. To the Memory of Duncan Forbes Private in the 2nd or Royal Scots Greys Who fell gloriously at the battle of WATERLOO 18th June 1815 Erected by his Townsmen
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