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We remember John Roland Gardiner
We remember John Roland Gardiner
Duplicate of J R Gardiner
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Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Frank
Source:8622438
1874
1876
sibling
Kate
Source:8622438
1876
1884
sibling
Ethel
Source:8622438
1884
1886
1891
location
Cressy Road, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8622438
1891
1904
service
British Army
13409
Royal Engineers
Source:6706966
19th February 1904
1904
employment
Fitter & Turner
Source:6706966
1904
1904
enlistment
Source:6706966
1904
1905
theatres
South West Africa :5b
Source:6706966
12th October 1905 - 1st February 1911
1912
marriage
Maudy May
Source:6706966
31st December 1912
1913
children
James Leonard
Source:6706966
20th November 1913
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6706966
23rd July 1915 - 11th November 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6706966
6th February 1916 - 1st January 1918
1916
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9215506
14th November 1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Sergeant
178
Source:6706966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Roland |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Gardiner |
| Source | 6706966 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cressy Road, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13409 | Royal Engineers | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 178 | Flight Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Leonard | son | 20th November 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa | mother | ||
| John Robert Gardiner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank | brother | 1874 | |
| Kate | sister | 1876 | |
| Ethel | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maudy May | wife | 31st December 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Congregationalist |
Media
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Provenance: Sotheby’s, December 1990.A rare Great War 1916 ‘Immediate’ Army M.S.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant Major, later Wing Commander, J. R. Gardiner, 24 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 1914-15 Star (178 F. Sjt. J. R. Gardiner. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. J. R. Gardiner. R.A.F.) surname partially officially corrected on BWM; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (178 Fl: Sjt: J. R. Gardiner. No. 24 Sqn: R.F.C.), mounted for display by Spink & Son, generally good very fine or better (6) £700-900Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John | Selena49658 | |
| Provenance: Sotheby’s, December 1990. | Ian105013 |
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We remember John Roland Gardiner
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