Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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William Gardiner
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 202937
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Gordon Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 4th Battalion
- Place of Death: Belgium
- Age at Death: 32
- Date of Death: 20.09.1917
- Burial Country: Belgium
- Cemetery: Tyne Cot Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 135 to 136
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 44 Ure Street, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Margaret Scott Gardiner, 44 Ure St, Dundee
- Father:
Peter Gardiner
- Siblings:
Madge, Meg & Mrs Govick
- Spouse:
Agnes Ross Gardiner, 48 Ure St, Dundee
- Children:
William, born 08.03.1909
More about William Gardiner
William has no known grave but is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. William is believed to be the brother of Pte Thomas Gardiner, 772434, 1st Battalion, Canadian Infantry.
William Gardener 202937 Gordon Highlanders
GARDINER―Killed in action on the 20th September 1917, Private William Gardiner, Gordon Highlanders, aged 32 years, beloved fourth son of the late Peter Gardiner and Mrs Gardiner, No. 44 Ure Street, Dundee. – Inserted by his sorrowing mother and sisters, Madge, Meg and Mrs Govick.
Dundee People’s Journal 13th October 1917
Additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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