| Regimental number | 123 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brunswick Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 43 Hunter Street, West Brunswick, West Brunswick,, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Forrest, 43 Hunter Street, West Brunswick, West Brunswick,, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | CQMS |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF46 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Silver Medal (Military Medal crossed out) Recommendation date: Distinguished Flying Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
DFC 'His leadership of patrols has been characterized by great dash and determination, whether on high or low work. He has displayed skill in manoeuvring and boldness in attacking superior numbers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: The Silver Medal for Military Valour (Italy) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
