| Regimental number | 2717 |
| Place of birth | Tunbridge Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Jetsonville, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W A Forbes, Jetsonville, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 22 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT Makarini on 10 September 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 March 1919 |
