| Regimental number | 2632 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Alberton, South Australia |
| Place of birth | Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| School | Port Adelaide Public School, South Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Address | Sussex Street, Alberton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Garland, Sussex Street, Alberton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Morea on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Monument Wood, Villers-Bretonneux, France |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Place of burial | Adelaide Cemetery (Plot III, Row R, Grave No. 18), Villers-Bretonneux, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 145 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Hugh and Annie GARLAND. Native of Alberton, South Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded he assisted in clearing the enemy out of a trench, displaying great courage and initiative. Later he dug out men who had been buried, and superintended the work of consolidation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Nil |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front In the battle of Pozieres, France, he was wounded, but remained on duty for some time; helped to clear the enemy out of the trench; assisted in digging out the men who had been buried; and superintended the work of consolidation. Invalided to England (awarded the DCM and commissioned); returned to Australia, June 1917. Re-enlisted, 9 November 1917. Killed in action, France, 3 May 1918. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
