| Regimental number | 3145 |
| Place of birth | Surry Hill New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Prospector |
| Address | Roebourne, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Forrest, White Cliffs, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 24 November 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 17 November 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 29 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 July 1917 |