| Regimental number | 2 |
| Place of birth | Walcha, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Address | Lennons Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Deborah Forster, Apsley Hotel, Walcha, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit name | Brigade 11, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Headquarters 11th Infantry Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For continuous good service and devotion to duty. Quartermaster Sergeant FORSTER has been untiring in his duty, under very strenuous and adverse conditions, in regard to the welfare of the Units of this Brigade. He has been with his Unit continuously since its formation, and taken part in all actions in which the Brigade has been. During the fighting at MESSINES in June 1917, WARNETON July and August, 1917, and again in the heavy fighting near PASSCHENDAELE in October, 1917, he took a prominent part in the successful working of the pack transport in getting ammunition and supplies to the troops in the line, at great personal risk without fear, working at times right through the day and night continuously, and always set a fine example to all near him of devotion to duty. As Brigade Quartermaster Sergeant he has rendered very valuable service and assistance throughout the whole period of his service in FRANCE.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FORSTER John Albert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
