| Regimental number | 2315 |
| Place of birth | Horsham, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Nanneella Estate, Rochester, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, Rev Keith Forbes, The Avenue, Royal Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Rev Keith and Mary Caroline FORBES |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 30 March 1918, disembarked Melbourne, 13 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 21 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 47 |
| Place of burial | Manly Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORBES Gerald McIntyre |