Corpolal Gardner trained two years with the 24th Kent Regiment, Chatham.

He left London for overseas Apr. 21, 1916, proceeding to France in June then transferring to the 58th battalion.

He served until April 12, 1917 when he was killed in action at Vimy Ridge.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph	Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (27-04-1917), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Chatham Daily Planet (28-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (07-06-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919)

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	blue
Age	20
Complexion	fair
Hair	fair
Race	white
Birthplace	Broughton, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Platerer in Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings	18/wk
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Sept. 8, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	30/mth
Next of Kin	Mother: Mrs. Sarah Gardner

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