| Regimental number | 56316 |
| Place of birth | Ludlow Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ludlow, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Forrest, Ludlow, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 8 November 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Western Australian Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Albany, Western Australia, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 29 July 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 June 1919 |
