| Regimental number | 25 |
| Place of birth | Strichen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Railway Hotel, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Forrest, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |