| Regimental number | 2810 |
| Place of birth | Ulmarra New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Harrisville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Forsyth, Spring Farm, Fassifern Line, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal ) Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty. On the 8th August, 1918, during the attack on the enemy's position east of HAMEL, the Platoon of which Private FORSYTH was a member was suddenly attacked by an enemy machine gun from the rear. Private FORSYTH immediately dashed back, killed the gunner and captured the gun and the remainder of the crew. His prompt action enabled his Platoon to advance without further casualties. He displayed conspicuous bravery throughout the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
