| Regimental number | 358 |
| Place of birth | Parkes New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Wharton, Ben Venue, Marsh Street, North Armidale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A23 Suffolk on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great initiative and dash. He overcame severe opposition for 500 yards along the enemy trench. Throughout he set a splendid example, which was of the greatest value to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 357 Pte Harry Hopetoun WHARTON, 2nd Bn, died of wounds, 30 April 1915. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
