'Operations opposite Polderhoek 27th November to 5th November 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the above operations Sergeant Garrett was Acting Company Sergeant Major. In this capacity his untiring energy, initiative and coolness were displayed in a most marked way. On the 3rd December, under heavy fire, he made personal reconnaissances on the utmost value, and by his bravery and cheerfulness, made the consolidation of the line 60 yards in front of Polderhoek Chateau the success it was. To his quality of inspiring others, the success of the last phase of the operations, in which his Company shared, is largely attributed.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 March 1918

Regimental number	6/2627
Address	43 Harris Street, Linwood, Christchurch
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs F Jago, 43 Harris Street, Linwood, Christchurch
Rank on embarkation	Lance Corporal
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 27 Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals	Military Medal 'Operations opposite Polderhoek 27th November to 5th November 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the above operations Sergeant Garrett was Acting Company Sergeant Major. In this capacity his untiring energy, initiative and coolness were displayed in a most marked way. On the 3rd December, under heavy fire, he made personal reconnaissances on the utmost value, and by his bravery and cheerfulness, made the consolidation of the line 60 yards in front of Polderhoek Chateau the success it was. To his quality of inspiring others, the success of the last phase of the operations, in which his Company shared, is largely attributed.' Source: London Gazette Date: 13 March 1918
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth