| Regimental number | 3642 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Draper's assistant |
| Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick Forbes, Orroroo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the Cadets; Exempt Area under Compulsory Military Training scheme. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps School |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 25 April 1918 (gun shot wound, groin). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 28 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 51 |
| Place of burial | Orroroo Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORBES Colin |