| Regimental number | 99 |
| Place of birth | Richmond River New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gyndah, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Forster, Piccabeen, Tweed Heads, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3294 Pte Ralph FORSTER, 47th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 August 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |