| Regimental number | 426 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Inkerman Street, Maryborough, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs L A M Forrester, Inkerman Street, Maryborough, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 6 months in the Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 426a |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 67th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 27 September 1917; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound back; disordered action of the heart), Brisbane, 4 January 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORRESTER Keen Cleaver Arnold |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
