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Frederick George Livermore GARDINER

Regimental number485
Place of birthNewcastle New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressIslington, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMrs M Gardiner, Islington, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentShoeing Smith
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 1, Brigade Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 3 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'At WESTHOEK on 2nd, 3rd and 4th October, 1917, although the Battery was short of Officers, and in the absence of the Captain, these N.C.O.s [GARDINER and 2588 C. CURTAYNE] attended to the ammunition supply - personally conducting and regulating the work of the Drivers along the Road - showing great devotion to duty, and strict attention to the welfare of the horses.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

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