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John Edwin Gardiner

In memory of:

Pilot Officer John Edwin Gardiner

August 19, 1942
5 miles SE of Dieppe, France

Military Service

Service Number:

J/8140

Age:

23

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

403 Sqdn.

Citation(s):

1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy, the 27 May 1946.

Additional Information

Born:

July 8, 1919
Lemberg, Saskatchewan

Enlistment:

November 19, 1940
Toronto, Ontario

Son of the Honourable James Garfield Gardiner, M.P., and Christie Violet (nee McEwen) Gardiner, of Ottawa, Ontario. Brother of Florence, James and Violet.

Commemorated on Page 75 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

ST. AUBIN-LE-CAUF CHURCHYARD
Seine-Maritime, France

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

St. Aubin-le-Cauf is a village and commune 5.50 miles (9 kilometres) south-east of Dieppe, on the D.l road from Dieppe to Neufchatel-en-Bray. There is a bus service to and from Dieppe. In the churchyard, near the south-west corner of the church, is the joint grave of 2 Canadian airmen.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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  • Newspaper Clipping– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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  • Newspaper Clipping– Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Newspaper Clipping – Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Newspaper Clipping – Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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  • Photo of JOHN EDWIN GARDINER– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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  • Photo of JOHN EDWIN GARDINER– Edwin and Wilfrid (back row), Florence, Violet, Beth and Rt Hon. James Gardiner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of JOHN EDWIN GARDINER – Edwin and Wilfrid (back row), Florence, Violet, Beth and Rt Hon. James Gardiner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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  • Evaluation (1)– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star October 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star October 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star October 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star October 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star August 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star August 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star November 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star November 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Leader Post Regina, Saskatchewan. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Leader Post Regina, Saskatchewan. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Regina Leader Post September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Regina Leader Post September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Regina Leader Post November 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Regina Leader Post November 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Regina Leader Post December 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Regina Leader Post December 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Regina Leader Post May 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Regina Leader Post May 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Edmonton Bulletin September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Edmonton Bulletin September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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  • Photo of John Edwin Gardiner– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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  • Photo of John Edwin Gardiner– Son of the Honourable James Garfield Gardiner, M.P. pictured here. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of John Edwin Gardiner – Son of the Honourable James Garfield Gardiner, M.P. pictured here. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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  • Photo of John Edwin Gardiner

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  • Remembering fallen Canadian Heroes– This is located at a Church cemetery where they are buried.

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    Remembering fallen Canadian Heroes – This is located at a Church cemetery where they are buried.

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