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Gardiner, Percy Alex - MC

Rank : Captain

Army Number : 251256

Unit : 1st Bn

Biography :

Percy Gardiner was commissioned into The Leicestershire Regiment on 5.11.1942, and served in 1st Bn in England and NW Europe. He served in 13 Platoon D Company and received an Immediate award of M.C. (L.G. 3.5.1945) for his actions as Platoon Commander, 1st Leicesters, Zetten, The Netherlands on 18.1.1945. In May 1945 he became 2IC D Company. He relinquished temp rank of Captain on 9.9.1945 and was regranted temporary Captain on 5.3.1946. He was for a time the Unit Education Officer in 1st Bn in Germany before leaving the Army in late 1946.

Period of Service : 1942-46

Conflicts : WW2

Places Served : France, Netherlands, Germany

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