| Regimental number | 1355 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 384 Graham Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Garner, 384 Graham Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 4 MG Coy Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 4 MG Coy Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of the 11th April 1917 near BULLECOURT Sergeant GARNER was in charge of two guns which he had successfully mounted in a commanding position in our front line and displayed excellent qualities as a machine gun Sergeant in bringing his fire to bear on retreating enemy. On his position becoming untenable he directed the retirement of his men across an exposed piece of ground successfully, into the rear lines, where he made all preparations for further resistance, which, being impossible when the retirement commenced, he put his gun out of action before abandoning it. This Non Commissioned Officer is hereby recommended for his devotion to duty and distinguished conduct throughout the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |