Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Norman Alexander Gardner
In memory of:
W.O.II W.Op./Air Gnr. Norman Alexander Gardner
November 6, 1942
Military Service
R/76113
22
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
21 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
39-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. He was awarded his Air Gunner Badge on 18 August 1941 and was awarded his Operational Wings posthumously on 20 June 1946.
Additional Information
June 22, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia
October 23, 1940
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Only child of Percy McQueen and Geraldine Evelyn (née Webster) Gardner of Brooklyn, Queen's County, Nova Scotia. Attended Liverpool High School, Nova Scotia from 1932 to 1939. He enjoyed field hockey, aquatic hunting and fishing. He was a Boy Scout for six years. He served Overseas from 17 September 1941 until his death. From a review of the Promotion of Personnel Deceased forms located on his file, he was promoted to Flight Sergeant effective 18 Febuary 1942 in a decision rendered 6 November 1942; promoted from his substantiative rank of Flight Sergeant effective 18 February 1942 and appointed to Warrant Officer II effective 1 November 1942 in a decision dated 6 November 1942.
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
AMSTERDAM NEW EASTERN CEMETERY
Netherlands
Plot 69. Row D. Joint grave 2.
The AMSTERDAM NEW EASTERN CEMETERY is in the south-eastern district of Amsterdam on the road to Hilversum and is easily reached by public transport. The British plots are in the south-eastern portion of the cemetery.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of NORMAN ALEXANDER GARDNER – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Memorial – WO II W Op/Air Gunner Norman Alexander Gardner is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Memorial – WO II W Op/Air Gunner Norman Alexander Gardner is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Grave Marker – Photo made by Pieter Schlebaum, The Netherlands.
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