| Regimental number | 3840 |
| Place of birth | Young, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Baker Street, Temora, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 39.3 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Forbes, Grogan via Stockinbingal, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 27 August 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORBES John Thomas |