‘He went there to fight for his country; he came back after having had both of his legs
amputated as a result of injuries he received in battle. This is a hardship no one can
prepare themselves for, but he seemed to take it in a “matter of fact” way.’

Descendant: Georgia Whitton
Age: 21
Profession: Student
Nationality: Australian

Ancestor:  Thomas Evan Whitton (1891–1966)
Relationship to subject: Great-grandfather
Profession: Professional runner
Army: Australian Imperial Force 
Post in Gallipoli: 1st Artillery Brigade, 1st Division