| Regimental number | 873 |
| Place of birth | Gulnare, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Groom |
| Address | Georgetown, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 139 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jessie Foreman, Yacka, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected on account of height) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | 1700 Corporal Rupert Henry Duncan FOREMAN, 27th Bn, killed in action, 4 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 1 November 1917; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, left leg), Adelaide, 25 June 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 54 |
| Place of burial | Yacka Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FOREMAN David James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
