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We remember Robert Gardiner
We remember Robert Gardiner
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Annie Gardiner
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1888
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9168609
5th April 1891
1891
location
Back Wynd Markinch Fife Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9168609
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Peter Gardiner
Source:9168635
1892
1894
sibling
Jane Gardiner
Source:9168635
1894
1898
sibling
Maggie Gardiner
Source:9168635
1898
1901
location
18 Kirk Brae Markinch Fife Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9168635
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
John Gardiner
Source:9168635
1901
1907
employment
Miner
Markinch Fife Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9168430
24th June 1907
1907
enlistment
Perth Perthshire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9168430
24th June 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
921
Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
3rd Bn
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24th June 1907
1912
marriage
Mary Deas
Source:9168430
11th October 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9168430
13th August 1914 - 28th September 1916
1914
children
Peter Gardiner
Source:9168430
17th November 1914
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9168430
14th September 1916
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9168430
2nd April 1918 - 13th April 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9168430
21st September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
921
Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders )
Source:9168430
21st September 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Gardiner |
| Source | 1299822 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Kirk Brae Markinch Fife Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Back Wynd Markinch Fife Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 921 | Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders ) | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 921 | Black Watch ( Royal Highlanders ) | 3rd Bn | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Gardiner | son | 17th November 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Gardiner | father | ||
| Annie | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Gardiner | sister | 1888 | |
| Peter Gardiner | brother | 1892 | |
| Jane Gardiner | sister | 1894 | |
| Maggie Gardiner | sister | 1898 | |
| John Gardiner | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Deas | wife | 11th October 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-06-24 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
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