On 4th April 1942 Constable Forbes along with other police officers went to Ann Street, Dungannon following a report of IRA members in a house in that locality. Shots were fired at police and Constable Forbes, who was injured was conveyed to the South Tyrone Hospital for treatment. On 8th April 1942 Constable Forbes succumbed to his injuries.

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally wounded in an exchange of gunfire trying to arrest IRA gunmen.