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We remember John Spencer Gardner
We remember John Spencer Gardner
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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6th July 1916 - 6th November 1916
1916
dates
Age 22
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6th October 1916
1916
employment
Clerk
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6th October 1916
1916
enlistment
Camp Barriefield, Kingston
Canada
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6th October 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
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6th November 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
300750
Canadian Field Artillery
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service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
300750
Canadian Field Artillery
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1916
death
Killed in Action
France
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6th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
XI. E. 17.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Spencer |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Gardner |
| Source | 5934845 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 300750 | Canadian Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 300750 | Canadian Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Elizabeth Gardner | mother | ||
| Revd Thomas Gardner | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-06 | 6'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Roll of Honour Volunteer Drill Hall, St. Ann's Fort, BarbadosMore about Roll of Honour Volunteer Drill Hall, St. Ann's Fort, Barbados
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West Indians serving with the Canadian Expeditionary ForceMore about West Indians serving with the Canadian Expeditionary Force
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Cenotaph War Memorial, Heroes Square, Bridgetown, Barbados, West IndiesMore about Cenotaph War Memorial, Heroes Square, Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies
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Roll of Honour, The Lodge School, Barbados, West IndiesMore about Roll of Honour, The Lodge School, Barbados, West Indies
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour | Deborah102878 | |
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 |
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