RANGERS Gawler, John Meeker

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Gawler
  • FORENAME
John Meeker
  • UNIT
5 Ranger Bn
  • RANK
First Lieutenant
  • NUMBER
0-1321174
  • AWARD
Silver Star, Bronze Star
  • PLACE
Europe
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Monmouth County, New Jersey
born 16.05.1914 Newark, New Jersey, USA
father Elmer Isaac Gawler (1892-1981)
mother Nellie M. (nee Meeker) (1894-1976)
2 years college (Elon and Wake Forest Colleges, North Carolina)
employed by New Jersey State Police since 1938
1940 married Ruth (nee Mortenson) Gawler (1912-2000) (2 sons, 3 daughters)
16.10.1940 draft card Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
19.10.1942 entered service Fort Monmouth Red Bank, New Jersey
Captain final rank
25.12.1945 discharged
resided Atlantic Highlands (50 years)
died 23.10.1969
Fair View Cemetery, Middletown, New Jersey, USA
 
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Rangers in World War II
By Robert W Black
Darby's Rangers 1942-45
By Mir Bahmanyer
My grandfather (John Gawler) also was awarded a Bronze Star for his actions after he was wounded in combat. I have a photo of his commendation and both stars. I could send it to you if you were interested in publishing it.
 
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