David Frederick Garlic, DCM

David Frederick Garlick, DCM


Jan 21, 1897	Born at Ingersoll Ontario
Jan 24, 1916	Attested into the 168^th Battalion at Ingersoll Ontario Ø Number 675360 Ø Next of kin given as Mrs Mary Garlick (mother) of Ingersoll Ontario (father’s name David Garlick) Ø Previous occupation given as “Clerk” Ø Previous military experience given as 22^nd Oxford Rifles Ø Religion given as Church of England
Jul 6, 1916	To be Lance Corporal
Sep 1, 1916	To be Corporal
Oct 30, 1916	Embarked the SS Lapland at Halifax for England Note that ship did not sail until November 1^st
Nov 11, 1916	Disembarked at Liverpool England and proceeded to West Sandling Camp, hear Hythe Reduced in rank to Acting Corporal
Dec 5, 1916	Transferred to the 39^th Battalion
Dec 6, 1916	TOS (Taken On Strength) the 39^th Battalion at West Sandling
Jan 4, 1917	Transferred to and TOS the 6^th Reserve Battalion at West Sandling
Jan 11, 1917	Reverted to rank of Pte in order to proceed to France
Mar 8, 1917	Will made out leaving entire estate to his mother, Mrs David Garlick, Bell St., Ingersoll Ontario
Mar 19, 1917	SOS 6^th Reserve Battalion on transfer to 21^st Battalion
Mar 20, 1917	Arrived at CBD (Canadian Base Depot)
Mar 22, 1917	Left CBD to join 21^st Battalion in the field
Apr 9, 1917	Appointed to rank of L/Cpl
Jun 23, 1917	Rank of Acting Lance Corporal without pay confirmed
Aug 17, 1917	Proceeded on course
Sep 20, 1917	Rejoined 21^st Battalion from course
Nov 14, 1917	Promoted to rank of Corporal
Dec 22, 1917	Granted 14 days leave
May 12, 1918	Appointed to rank of Lance Sergeant
Jul 16, 1918	Promoted to rank of Sergeant
Nov 29, 1918	Granted 14 days leave
Jan 16, 1919	Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, London Gazette #31128
Mar 9, 1919	Sent to Namur Belgium for guard duty
Apr 3, 1919	Proceeded to England
Apr 4, 1919	TOS “P” Wing at Witley pending return to Canada
May 13, 1919	SOS OMFC (Overseas Military Force Canada) on proceeding to Canada
May 14, 1919	TOS #3 DD (District Depot) Kingston Embarked RMS Caronia at Liverpool for Canada
May 22, 1919	Disembarked at Halifax and proceed to Kingston by train
May 24, 1919	Discharged the CEF at Kingston Ontario on demobilization Ø Address on discharge, Box 188 Ingersoll Ontario Ø War Service Badge Class “A”, number 279882
Sep 27, 1922	British War Medal and Victory Medals sent to Bell St., Ingersoll Ontario
Sep 15, 1958	Deceased at Ingersoll Ontario Ingersoll Rural Cemetery Ingersoll Ontario

Ingersoll Tribune Thursday Sept 18, 1958

FREDERICK DAVID GARLICK

Scores of friends were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Frederick David (Fred) Garlick, on Sunday, at his residence, 153 Bell Street. Mr. Garlick who was in his 62nd year, was born in Ingersoll, a son of the late Mr. And Mrs. David Garlick and had spent his entire life time here where he was well known and very highly esteemed.

For many years he was a salesman for the former Ingersoll Cream Cheese Company, having wide business connections in various parts of Ontario. For the past ten years he held a similar position with Standard Brands. He retired about a year ago from active business to safeguard his health. Mr. Garlick was an ardent lawn bowler, being a member of the Ingersoll Club. He was also a member of the former Ingersoll Amateur Athletic Association; a member of St. James’ Anglican Church; and King Hiram Lodge, No. 37, A.F. & A.M.

A veteran of World War I, Mr. Garlick went overseas with the 168th Battalion, and was transferred to the 21st Battalion, being awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was a member of the honorary mess of the Third Battalion, RCR.

His friendly and kindly nature had won for him a large circle of friends and his passing has occasioned deep regret. Left to mourn the passing of a beloved brother are two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Brewer, Ingersoll, and Mrs. Alma Bryant, of St. Petersburg, Florida. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.

Submitted by John P Sargeant 31 March 2004

Fred is buried in the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery, Section C, Row M, plot 16 along with a number of other members of the Garlick Family. Photo to follow. His registration number is 675360. He was a sergeant with the 21st and won the Distinguished Conduct Medal

London Gazette, 16 Jan 1919

675360 Sjt D.F. Garlick, 21st Bn., Can. Infy.

When all the officers had become casualties he took command of the company and continued the advance at Wancourt on the 26th August, 1918, under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. With three other men he rushed a machine-gun post, capturing two guns and accounting for the crew of six men. His fine gallantry was an inspiring example to his men in a critical moment.