| Regimental number | 499 |
| Place of birth | Kew, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 62 Disraeli Street, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Annie Obart, 62 Disraeli Street, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. This soldier was a volunteer Stretcher Bearer from Headquarters Details and worked throughout our attack and capture of enemy system, constantly under heavy shell and Machine Gun fire. Without rest this man under great difficulties laboured on until all the wounded had been brought in. He showed a total disregard of danger and continued his duties of carrying in wounded all during the following day. This soldier never ceased his work until all were brought in, by which time he was thoroughly exhausted. He displayed courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5716 Pte James Thomas CATTON, 22nd Bn, killed in action, 3 May 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, 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
