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We remember Athelstan Norman Gardiner O.b.e.
We remember Athelstan Norman Gardiner O.b.e.
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
William Norman Gardiner
Source:9610381
1892
1896
1900
sibling
Robert Norman Gardiner
Source:9610381
1900
1901
location
2 The College, Epsom
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9610381
2nd April 1901
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:9606388
22nd July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9610190
22nd July 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1298612
17th August 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9610202
1st July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
A Signal Service
Source:9610314
3rd September 1917 - 1st April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:9610314
1st April 1920
1942
marriage
Peggy B. Lane
Source:9610385
September 1942
1959
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9610647
13th June 1959
1959
death
Unknown
London
United Kingdom
Source:9610388
5th July 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Athelstan Norman |
| Initials | AN |
| Last Name | Gardiner O.b.e. |
| Source | 9610647 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The College, Epsom | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | A Signal Service | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Gardiner | mother | ||
| Edward Norman Gardiner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Norman Gardiner | brother | 1892 | |
| Robert Norman Gardiner | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy B. Lane | wife | September 1942 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian152464 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment 2nd Lieutenant | Ian152464 | |
| Confirmed in rank as Second Lieutenant | Ian152464 | |
| Appointment as Lieutenant | Ian152464 | |
| Employed with A Signal Service | Ian152464 | |
| Relinquishes Commission and granted the rank of Lietenant | Ian152464 | |
| Award of O.B.E. | Ian152464 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Order of the British Empire | Ian152464 |
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