Duncan Eric GARDNER

Regimental number2/1000
AddressTerrace End, Palmerston North
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Kezia Mary Gardner, Terrace End, Palmerston North
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 December 1914
No 1 Field Artillery Brigade left New Zealand on board 'Willochra'; No 4 Howitzer Battery on board 'Knight of the Garter'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'Honours Despatch for Period 22nd September 1917, to 24th February 1918 (inclusive).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 May 1918

Mentioned in Despatches

'February 26th to September 20th, 1917. Has commanded 4th (How) Battery during the period under review. Has always displayed courage and coolness under fire, and keeps his men in good fighting form. His battery did well during the Messines Offensive.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Distinguished Service Order

'For devotion to duty and successful handling of his Battery, particularly from September 30th to November 4th 1917, under very trying conditions as regards enemy fire and mud, before Passchendaele. He has at all times displayed courage and leadership.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Second

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