| Regimental number | 1013 |
| Place of birth | Moohlpooer Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bee farmer |
| Address | Mooralla via Cavendish, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, George S Garton, Mooralla via Cavendish, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When two platoon commanders had become casualties he took command of the men, and successfully attacked some machine guns at the corner of a village which were causing casualties. He then formed up his men, as a second wave, for an advance, which drove the enemy entirely out of the village, and he proceeded, with the utmost coolness and great skill, to select suitable positions to occupy. During the action, on several occasions he assisted, under heavy fire, to carry wounded men to a place of shelter. His energetic handling of his men, under difficult circumstances was most praiseworthy, and his cool composure and personal courage, under fire, were an excellent example to all under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 3506 Sergeant George Alexander GARTON, 6th Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 19 June 1919; 1929 Pte Percy Frederick GARTON, 7th Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 5 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 88 |
| Place of burial | Merino Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
