World War II Honoree

Roy L. Gardner, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Jacksonville, Florida

Honored By

Roy L. Gardner III

Relationship

Son

ENGINEERING CLERK, 69TH BOMB SQUADRON. STAFF SERGEANT, SERIAL NUMBER 14-038-924. ENLISTED ON MAY 23, 1941 AND DISCHARGED ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1945. NEW HEBRIDES, GUADALCANAL, SOLOMON ISLANDS. PARACHUTED FROM B-26 (FERRYING PARTS) ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1942. RESCUED BY PATROL BOAT ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1942 NEAR ESPIRITU SANTOS. DECORATIONS: GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, PACIFIC MEDAL WITH 4 BATTLE STARS, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION WITH CLUSTER.