| Regimental number | 1321 |
| Place of birth | Port Albert Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Albany PO, Albany |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Forbes, North Dandalup, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 7 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 13 October 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Brn |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 May 1919 |