| Regimental number | 78686 |
| Occupation | Railway fireman |
| Next of kin | Father, R W Forsey, 69 Fairfield Avenue, Sydenham, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 40th Reinforcements, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 107 Tahiti on |
| Sources | Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 86, p. 8 |