Bruce FORREST

Regimental number5695
Place of birthSprington, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWool classer
AddressSprington, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 11"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs E A M Forrest, Keyneton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 March 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 27 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 6 July 1919
Discharge date23 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Boonara', 6 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit: broncho-pneumonia), Adelaide, 23 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FORREST Bruce