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The son of James and Hannah Gardner, Cecil Vernon Gardner was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (on probation) on 19 July 1917. In 1918 he flew Sopwith Dolphins with 19 Squadron. On 27 September 1918, he claimed his tenth victory but was shot down by Gustav Borm and died from his wounds three days later. |
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| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) |
Lieut. (T./Capt.) Cecil Vernon Gardner.
A bold and skilful leader, who has carried out many offensive patrols, proving himself at all times to be a brilliant fighting pilot. During recent operations he has accounted for eight enemy machines.
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
06 Jun 1918 |
1715 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (C4129) |
DFW C.V (OOC) 1 |
Vieux Berquin |
| 2 |
09 Jun 1918 |
0945 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (C4057) |
DFW C.V (DES) |
Neuf Berquin |
| 3 |
01 Jul 1918 |
1755 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (D5236) |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
Fleurbaix |
| 4 |
04 Jul 1918 |
1700 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (C3788) |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
Esterelles |
| 5 |
15 Jul 1918 |
2005 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (C3792) |
Fokker D.VII (DESF) |
Bois du Biez |
| 6 |
31 Jul 1918 |
1950 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (D5236) |
Pfalz D.III (DES) |
S of Douai |
| 7 |
11 Aug 1918 |
1700 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (D5236) |
Pfalz D.III (DESF) |
Estrées |
| 8 |
11 Aug 1918 |
1755 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (D5236) |
Fokker D.VII (DES) |
Brie |
| 9 |
16 Sep 1918 |
0940 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (C3818) |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) 2 |
Lille |
| 10 |
27 Sep 1918 |
0730 |
19 |
Sopwith Dolphin (E4501) |
Fokker D.VII (DES) |
Haynecourt |
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| 1 |
Shared with Capt Gordon Irving (C3799), Lt Finlay McQuistan (C3902), Capt John De Pencier (C3829) |
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Shared with Lt James Hardman (C3769) |
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