| Regimental number | 619 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Address | Kingslynn, 312 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.3 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A S Pearn, Bracknell, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Brigade, 3rd Signal Troop, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Signal Troop |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Euripides', 22 January 1917; discharged (medically unfit: chronic diarrhoea), Melbourne, 20 July 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Re-enlisted, 9 September 1919; commenced return to Australia as 86280 Corporal, Special Service, 30 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 21 February 1920. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORRESTER Jack |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
