| Regimental number | 430 |
| Place of birth | Stewartstown, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Kirsley via Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Maria J Forrest, Kirsley via Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 11 January 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3 Division Sal Company |
| Fate | Discharged 18 July 1918 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORREST James |
