| Regimental number | 2553 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Derby Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
| Address | Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Ralph Garton, 16 Eveline Street, Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF14 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF14 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. Though he had been buried by a shell, he led out his party, and dug a communication trench under heavy fire in "No Man's Land." Two days later he dug out two of his comrades, though himself suffering from shock.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
