| Regimental number | 913 |
| Place of birth | Ferguson Western Australia |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Dardanup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Gardiner, Dardanup, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Jeancourt on 18 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations east of JEANCOURT on 18th September, 1918, Corporal GARDINER displayed great dash and initiative. In the face of heavy machine gun fire, he rushed forward and captured - single handed - a gun and crew which was holding up the advance near GRAND PRIEL WOOD.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5095 Lance Corporal Keith Menzies GARDINER, 48th Bn, returned to Australia, 1 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |