Gardner Richard W.

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Richard W. Gardner

Rank:

Private First Class

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Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-27

State:

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pennsylvania

Plot:

Providence 400

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Richard W. Gardner was born on March 24, 1922. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. He died on September 27, 1944 at the age of 22 and is now buried in the West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.