The Second World War Bomber Command casualty group to Pilot Officer Donald Edwin Gardener

The Second World War Bomber Command casualty group to Pilot Officer Donald Edwin Gardener, R.A.F.V.R., who died on the 13th August 1940: 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45; with postal box, transmission slip, and his commission as Pilot Officer dated 26th April 1940; together with a Victory Medal to an assumed older relative (144320 GNR. E.H. GARDENER. R.A.), with associated documents.

Donald Gardener died while serving with 61 Squadron R.A.F. He is commemorated at the Runnymede Memorial. The details of his death have not been traced, but it is of interest to note that the 13th August 1940, known to the Germans as 'Adlertag' was the first day of the main German assault in their attempt against British Air dominance which was to become known as the Battle of Britain.