GARDNER, Donald Hugh Godfrey
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Rank:
Marine (acting Temporary Sergeant)
Unit / Base:
47RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
CH/X105333
Honours & Awards:
Sergeant Donald Gardner was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Recommendation
At about 1730 hrs on 7 June, during the attack on Port-en-Bessin, Sgt. Gardner's section came under heavy MG fire which caused four casualties. Immediately afterwards, a German mortar inflicted further casualties including Sgt. Gardner. Despite his wound, Sgt. Gardner pressed forward and occupied the position ordered. Throughout Sgt. Gardner was very cheerful and later showed an excellent spirit whilst waiting to be evacuated from the Regimental Aid Post.
Sources
London Gazette 36697, page 4218.
National Archives file WO 373/47/25.
London Gazette 36697, page 4218.
National Archives file WO 373/47/25.
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