| Regimental number | 7010 |
| Place of birth | Malvern Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Briagolong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, W G Forbes, Briagolong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 7230 Pte William Edgar FORBES, 23rd Bn, returned to Australia, 7 July 1919; 3100 Pte Ralph Herbert John FORBES, 2nd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 22 July 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Yan Yean Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
