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Richard James GARTON

Regimental number7711
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressJandowae, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, L Garton, Wolseley Parade, Box Hill, Victoria
Enlistment date23 April 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 31 October 1917
Regimental number from Nominal Roll7711A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 7712 Pte George William GARTON, 15th Bn, returned to Australia, 1 July 1919; 7713 Pte Percival Ralph GARTON, 9th bn, returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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