Charles Fortescue Garstin

Charles Fortescue Garstin was born in Madras, India, and joined the British Consular Service in 1901. He served in France with the Chinese Labor Corps during World War I. In 1919, Garstin was posted to Shanghai as Vice-Consul and later served as Acting Consul General, temporarily replacing Sir Sidney Barton. Known for his efforts against the opium trade, Garstin advanced through the diplomatic ranks, receiving both a CMG and a CBE. He became full Consul in 1929 and concluded his service as Consul-General in Harbin before retiring in 1935. Garstin spent his last years in London, and died in Chelsea.