| Regimental number | 2658 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | The Avenue, Nedlands, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Canlish Forsyth, The Avenue, Nedlands, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 27 September 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 9 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 September 1919 |