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We remember Ernest Henry Gardener
We remember Ernest Henry Gardener
Timeline
Timeline
1860
sibling
Marion Julia Gardener
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28th July 1860
1864
sibling
William Frederick Gardener
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22nd February 1864
1866
sibling
Percy Charles Gardner
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19th February 1866
1868
sibling
Rosa Mary Gardener
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5th February 1868
1871
sibling
Harold James Gardener
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24th January 1871
1873
sibling
Olive Grace Gardener
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1873
1874
1876
sibling
Allen John Gardener
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1876
1878
sibling
Florence Elizabeth Gardener
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5th September 1878
1881
sibling
Marguerite Annie Gardener
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17th March 1881
1882
sibling
May Ruby Gardener
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15th October 1882
1897
events
Langberg Campaign
Previous Service
South Africa
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1897 - 1898
1917
enlistment
Potchefstroom, South Africa
South Africa
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16th June 1917
1917
service
South African Services
Sapper
X727
Royal Engineers
84th Miscellaneous Trades Company
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16th June 1917 - 23rd April 1918
1918
service
South African Services
Private
X727
4th South African Infantry
South African Scottish Regiment
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24th April 1918 - 19th October 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Died at 53 Casualty Clearing Station, France, from wounds to his face, left arm and back.
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19th October 1918
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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17th June 1919
employment
Carpenter
William Gardener his father
Waltham Abbey and Waltham Cross
United Kingdom
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marriage
Evelyn Alice Carr
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service
British Army
Private
X727
South African Infantry Battalion
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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location
Harold House, High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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location
Romeland, Waltham Abbey, Essex.
United Kingdom
parents address
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burial
Somme, France
France
Grave, I. C. 13
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Henry |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Gardener |
| Source | 5036139 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold House, High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Romeland, Waltham Abbey, Essex. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | X727 | South African Infantry Battalion | Private | ||
| South African Services | X727 | Royal Engineers | 84th Miscellaneous Trades Company | Sapper | |
| South African Services | X727 | 4th South African Infantry | South African Scottish Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Gardener | father | ||
| Julia Harris Gardener | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Julia Gardener | sister | 28th July 1860 | |
| William Frederick Gardener | brother | 22nd February 1864 | |
| Percy Charles Gardner | brother | 19th February 1866 | |
| Rosa Mary Gardener | sister | 5th February 1868 | |
| Harold James Gardener | brother | 24th January 1871 | |
| Olive Grace Gardener | sister | 1873 | |
| Allen John Gardener | brother | 1876 | |
| Florence Elizabeth Gardener | sister | 5th September 1878 | |
| Marguerite Annie Gardener | sister | 17th March 1881 | |
| May Ruby Gardener | sister | 15th October 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Alice Carr | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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