| Regimental number | 56317 |
| Place of birth | Geraldton Western Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Flour miller |
| Address | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Forrest, Chapman Road, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 88th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 15 May 1918 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 April 1918 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Western Australian Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Albany, Western Australia, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 29 July 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 September 1919 |