George Gardner DCM

Rank: 
Sergeant
Regimental number: 
10548
Unit at enlistment: 
4th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Awards or decorations: 
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Warwickshire
Birth city: 
Birmingham
Address at enlistment: 
30 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
1 Beaufort Place, Wilton Road, Ashton, England
Trade or calling: 
Groom
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
34
Gallantry medals: 
Yes

Letters and documents

London Gazette: 30706
Date: January 1, 1919
Honour or Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Name: Gardner, George (10548)
Unit: 4th Battalion

Details: For continuous good service and devotion to duty since he came to France in Feb 1915, as a teamster on the battalion transport. His work has come particularly under notice of his cool courage and reliability, especially in offensives in the attack on Hill 70 in August, 1917.