| Regimental number | 1033 |
| Place of birth | Gippsland, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Address | 367 Armagh, Linwood, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, J D Forster, 367 Armagh, Linwood, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 17 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Shoeing Smith |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A9 Shropshire on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 November 1918 |
