| Regimental number | 378 |
| Place of birth | Swan Hill Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Stratford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Garden, Stratford, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 13th Light Horse |
| Enlistment date | 19 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 26 December 1918 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 379 Corporal James Allan GARDEN, 8th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 17 September 1915. |
