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Edwin GARDINER

Regimental number2480
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinWife, Mrs Emily Gardiner, Pingelly, Western Australia
Enlistment date7 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on 25 June 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Pozieres, 22-25 July 1916.'
Recommendation date: 30 July 1916

Military Medal


Recommendation date: "May 1916"

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry. In attending to and collecting the wounded during a fierce bombardment. Their [Gardiner and 3791 Pte W.H. Fowler] devotion to duty saved the lives of several of their wounded comrades.'

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