| Regimental number | 3159 |
| Place of birth | Caltowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | Quorn, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.7 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Julia Forbes, Monarto, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Essex', 7 June 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left chest), Adelaide, 4 November 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Derrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORBES Wilfred Roy |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
