The Soldier's Details

Surname:
Gardiner
First Name:
George Alan
Nick Name:
Gertie
Rank:
Capt
Regimental #:
WX3333
Company:
D Coy 2/3rd MGB
Place of Birth:
Perth WA
Father's Name:
Gardiner David
Religion:
Presbyterian
Pre-war Occupation:
School Teacher
Date of Death:
17.10.1989

General Description

Review WX3333 George Gardiner‘s military records held at NAA.

 

Capt George Gardiner was a POW recovered from Batavia at the end of the war.
He was a State and East Perth cricketer prior to enlisting.
Lt Terry Needs, 2/3 was interviewed on his return home from Java and mentioned other returning 2/3 POWs  – Lt Eric Watts, Pte Bill Marshall and Pte Stan Holland.  Please read further
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