The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Adam Brown

Midshipman James Arthur Charles Forbes Memorial
Location:St John’s Episcopal Church, Junction of Lothian Road and Princes Street, Edinburgh
OS Ref: NT 247 736

Poor lighting=very poor photograph I'm afraid. Here's the inscription transcribed

To the Glory of God
And In Loving memory of
James Arthur Charles Forbes
Midshipman R.N. Aged 18
Killed in the Battle of Jutland
31st May 1916 and buried at sea

Here is his CWGC entry. Note his date of death here is one day later - 1st June 1916. No clues to any Edinburgh connections either.

Name: FORBES, JAMES ARTHUR CHARLES
Initials: J A C
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Midshipman
Regiment/Service: Royal Navy
Unit Text: H.M.S. "Tiger."
Age: 18
Date of Death: 01/06/1916
Additional information: Son of Capt. Arthur George Forbes, M.C. (Hampshire Regt), and Kate Forbes, of The Avenue, Fleet, Hants.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 10.
Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

Adam