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Frederick Hubert Garling

(Confirmed)

Born: 8 August, 1874

Died: 5 May, 1917

Biographical Summary:

GARLING, FREDERICK HUBERT, M.M., Sergt., Canadian Expeditionary Force, s. of Clarence William Henry Garling, of 107, Spencer Road, Mosman, by his wife, Mary; b. Camden, New South Wales, 8 Aug. 1874; left Australia in 1900 for San Francisco, and finally settled at Vancouver as an Insurance Agent ; enlisted ; served with the Expeditionary Force in France, and was killed in action at Vimy Ridge, 5-7 May, 1917. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in the field. He m. at Vancouver, Gertrude, dau. of (-) Souden, and had four children: Hubert; Mary; Doris, and Joyce.

Source: de Ruvigny's Roll of Honour Vol 4

SERGT. FREDERICK HERBERT GARLING, who was killed in action during the heavy fighting north and east of Arras on May 7, had been twice recommended for his gallant conduct. He went overseas with a Vancouver battalion nearly two years ago as a private and for his bravery in the storming of Vimy Ridge was recommended for the Military Medal and promoted to platoon sergeant, being later again recommended for gallant conduct by the officer commanding the 10th Infantry Brigade. He was the son of C. W. H. Garling, manager of the Bank of New South Wales, Sydney, and came to Vancouver in 1903, where he entered the insurance business. He had three brothers at the front, one of whom, Lieut. L. Garling, was recommended for the Military Medal. His widow, a cousin of Admiral Sims of the U.S. navy, reside on Ninth street east, North Vancouver.

Source: Vancouver Daily Province, 2 June 1917

 

Recorded Names:

• Garling, Frederick Hubert

Service Number: 629502

Ranks:

• Held rank of Corporal
• Held rank of Sergeant

Birth Records:

• 8 August, 1874 in Camden

Death Records:

• Killed in action
• Died on service
• 5 May, 1917 in Arras

Address:

• 107 Spencer Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• mother - Mary Katherine Gardiner
• father - Clarence William Henry Garling

Organisations:

• Member of - 47th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (British Columbia Regiment)

Main Sources:

• SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE 26 MAY 1917 (Webpage)
• SERGT FREDERICK HERBERT GARLING (Photograph)
• Soldiers of the First World War CEF (Webpage)
• Medals Honours and Awards CEF (Webpage)
• Find War Dead ndash Garling Frederick Hubert (Webpage)
• CAMDEN REMEMBERS Frederick Hubert GARLING Corporal MM (Webpage)

Commemorations:

• Garling on the St Peter's Anglican Church Garling World War 1 Memorial bell
• Frederick H on the St Peter's Anglican Church World War 1 Honour Roll