| Regimental number | 58753 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Next of kin | Uncle, G Forbes, Smithfield Market, Manchester, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, H Company (29) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 93 Corinthic on |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery (Plot VII, Row C, Grave No 14), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Emily Forbes |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 72, p. 25 |