| Regimental number | 1774 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Address | Ferry Downs, Beenup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Florence Orton, Ferry Downs, Beenup, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) 'Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty throughout whole of operations, rendering valuable services as gunner.' (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 4/10/17 at BROODSEINDE RIDGE, L/Cpl. ORTON after having been buried by a shell which killed one and wounded two of his gun crew refused to leave his gun and carried on. On the following day he was again buried under precisely the same circumstances, and badly shaken, but despite his officer's advice to the contrary, he persisted in remaining with his gun until relieved on 10/10/17.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military 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
