Award of the Military Cross
to
Lieutenant George Edgar Gardiner, 8th May, 1943.

Citation
   On the 11th April, 1943, Lieutenant Gardiner’s tank shed a track while attempting to cross the wadi (471468). His tank was at the time under heavy enemy shell and mortar fire.
   Lieutenant Gardiner, without hesitation, left the safety of his tank and proceeded to repair his tank. He was immediately wounded in the thigh by a shell fragment but refused to disclose the seriousness of the wound and went on with the operation. He continued to command his troop for some 14 hours until completely exhausted.
   His devotion to duty was an inspiration to the men of his troop. He is now in hospital and his wound is more serious than at first thought.

Transcribed from a copy of Army Form making the recommendation.

Recommended by
Lieutenant-Colonel D. Dawnay, Commanding Officer North Irish Horse.

Endorsed by
Major-General V. Evelegh, Commander 78th Infantry Division.

Approved by
Name of Officer not recorded.

London Gazette Record
Issue: 36053 Date: 15.6.1943 Page: 2720.
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