Mexborough & Swinton Times, January 12, 1918

Heroes Of The War.
Wath Family’s Sacrifice.
Two Sons Killed and Two Discharged.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Garbett, of 69, Sandymount road, Wath.on-Dearne, have received news of the death in action of their son. Lcp. Fred Garbett (Gloucester Regiment), (above left) on November 6. after being in France 14 months.

His officer writes that he was a dutiful moldier and always ready at his post.

He is the second son Mr. and Mrs. Garbett have lost in this war. Private Enoch Garbett (R.A.M.C.) (top right) went down with the ” Royal Edward” in the Aegean Sea.

Mr. and Mrs. Garber have two more sons, both discharged from the Army.

Sapper. J Garbett (R.E.) (top centre) was in France six months, and was injured whilst working in the trenches, losing an eye as a result

Pte. B. Garbett (York and Lancaster) was in various camps in England, and was discharged through ill-health.

There are also two grandsons with the Forces in France. Trooper J. Garbett (Life Guards). and Spr. G. Garbett (Royal Engineers). The first-named joined the Army on November 5, 1914, has been in France nearly two years, and has been once wounded.

Spr. G. Garbett joined the Army in 1915, and has been in France a year and seven months. He also has been wounded.

Miss M. Garbett is serving with the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. Trooper J. Garbett, Spr. G Garbett, and Miss Mary Garbett are children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garbet.t. of 70, Avenue road, Wath on Dearne.