| Regimental number | 5440 |
| Place of birth | Cleve, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cleve, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.1 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Jane Forgie, Cleve, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mahia', 4 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 1 January 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Happy Valley Cemetery, Port Lincoln, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORGIE John |