| Regimental number | 22943 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Medical student |
| Address | 'Palmyra', Orrong Road, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, A P Gardiner, 'Palmyra', Orrong Road, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of two trench mortars detailed to support a raid. These guns were subjected to heavy shell fire throughout the operations, and on one gun being put out of action he transferred all the ammunition to the other gun and carried through his task as ordered with this gun alone. At the end of the shoot he, with six other men, were buried by the bursting of an enemy shell, and after being extricated himself he performed valuable work in saving the lives of the other buried men. By his courageous and gallant behaviour throughout he set a magnificent example to all under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
