Robert J. Gardner - Parkers Corners, MI
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Robert J. Gardner - Medal of Honor Recipient
Wright Cemetery, Parkers Corners, MI
Waymark Code: WM1W81
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2007
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Robert J. Gardner
Born: September 28, 1837 at Livingston, NY
Entered Service in the US Army from Egremont, MA
Earned The Medal of Honor During the Civil War For heroism April 02, 1865 at Petersburg, VA
Died: September 23, 1902 at the age of 64
In all, a total of 64 Medals of Honor were earned in action at Petersburg, Virginia, in the period from March 25 to April 3, 1865, fifty-four of them on April 2 alone. On that date Sergeant Robert Gardner, fighting valiantly and clearing his way using his musket as a club, was among the first to enter Fort Gregg.
Armed Service: Army
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