Search results Next record Previous record English Māori Leonard Handforth Jardine Born 1890 - Died 15 May 1969 PDF Key details Service numberWWI 10/1049 AWMM WWII 31543 AWMM Also known as Armed force / branchArmy AWMM Last rankInter War Lieutenant Colonel/Military AWMM Taranaki Infantry Regiment AWMM WarWorld War II, 1939-1945 AWMM World War I, 1914-1918 AWMM Enquire Lay a poppy Portrait of Lieutenant Leonard Handforth Jardine. Image sourced from Imperial War Museums' 'Bond of … View gallery Hide sources Show empty fields Identity About Contribute › Title ForenamesLeonard Handforth AWMM SurnameJardine AWMM Ingoa Also known as Service numberWWI 10/1049 AWMM WWII 31543 AWMM GenderMale AWMM Iwi Hapū Waka Rohe Religion Images and documents Images Contribute › Documents Contribute › Civilian life About birth Contribute › Birth1890 AWMM Napier, Hawkes Bay AWMM Date of birth18 July 1890 Public - Mike - Researcher - 21 October 2017 - Military file Place of birthNapier Public - Mike - Researcher - 21 October 2017 - Military file Birth notes Address before enlistmentWW1 Pre 5 August 1914 AWMM Lincoln Road, Napier, New Zealand AWMM WW2 Pre 1940-1941 AWMM Stratford AWMM WW2 Pre 1941 AWMM Stratford AWMM Post war occupation Next of kin on embarkationWW1 John Ferguson Jardine, Napier, New Zealand AWMM WW2 Miss April L. Jardine, East Rd., Stratford (daughter) AWMM WW2 Miss A.L. Jardine, East Rd., Stratford (daughter) AWMM Relationship statusSingle/WWI AWMM Pre 1940-1941 AWMM Widowed/WWII AWMM Pre 1941 AWMM Widowed/WWII AWMM Service Wars and conflicts Contribute › WarWorld War II, 1939-1945 AWMM World War I, 1914-1918 AWMM Campaign Armed force / branchArmy AWMM Service numberWWI 10/1049 AWMM WWII 31543 AWMM Military serviceServed with NZ Volunteers, 1907-1914 AWMM Promotions/ Postings/ TransfersNew Zealand Rifle Brigade AWMM Military decorations Contribute › Medals and AwardsCompanion of the Distinguished Service Order and bar (DSO*) AWMM DSO Citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership at Gauzeancourt from 8 to 13th September 1918. His battalion was engaged in very heavy fighting against strong enemy positions held by picked troops. He constantly reconnoitred the front, having to pass through gas and enemy barrage and by keeping in the closest touch with the situation he was able to cope with several enemy counter attacks. It was owing to his skilful leadership that the operation was a success and his courage and coolness under heavy fire inspired all ranks." (London Gazette, 1 February 1919) DSO Bar Citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and resouce at Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1918. His battalion was detailed to capture the city. The enemy were holding a railway embankment in front of the city from which they brought such heavy machinegun fire to bear on our troops that the attack was temporarily held up. He promptly used his reserve troops with such skill that they overcame the resistance of the enemy and enabled the advance to be continued. Finally by his gallant and able leadership he was instrumental in bringing about the fall of the city." (London Gazette, 8 March 1919) AWMM 1914-1915 Star AWMM British War Medal (1914-1920) AWMM Victory Medal AWMM Africa Star AWMM War Medal 1939-1945 with oak leaf AWMM New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal AWMM New Zealand Territorial Service Medal AWMM CITATIONDistinguished Service OrderGazetted 1 February 1919, p1616For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership at Gauzeancourt from 8th to 13th September 1918. His battalion was engaged in very heavy fighting against strong enemy positions held by picked troops. He constantly reconnoitred the front, having to pass through gas and enemy barrage and by keeping in the closest touch with the situation he was able to cope with several enemy counter attacks. It was owing to his skilful leadership that the operation was a success and his courage and coolness under heavy fire inspired all ranksBar to the Distinguished Service OrderGazetted 4 October 1919, p3225For conspicuous gallantry and resource at Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1918. His battalion was detailed to capture the city. The enemy were holding a railway embankment in front of the city from which they brought such heavy machine-gun fire to bear on our troops that the attack was temporarily held up. He promptly used his reserved troops with such skill that he overcame the resistance of the enemy and enabled the advance to be continued. Finally by his gallant and able leadership he was instrumental in bringing about the fall of the cityMilitary CrossGazetted 1 January 1917, p45Flers 15 September 1916 and Grid Trench and Grid Support Trench 1 October 1916. This officer has displayed conspicuous ability and leadership on several, but especially on the above two occasions. On the 15th September he handled his company with great skill when ordered up to cover the north of Flers and take up a new line. Again on the 1st October he displayed great presence of mind, resource and initiative, under heavy fire, when supporting two companies of the 2nd Otago Battalion who had suffered heavily from machine gun fire. All the officers of the latter two companies had been either killed or wounded, and Captain Jardine reorganised the line at a critical time with admirable judgement. He is possessed of rare Public - Mike - Researcher - 21 October 2017 - Military files He is possessed of rare soldierly qualities and his work is deserving of special recognition.Mention in DespatchesGazetted 11 July 1919, p8837For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16 September to 15 March 1919.KNOWN AWARDSDistinguished Service Order and barMilitary Cross1914-15 StarBritish War MedalVictory Medal Mention in DespatchesAfrica StarWar Medal 1939-45New Zealand War Service MedalNew Zealand Long and Efficient Service MedalNew Zealand Territorial Service Medal Public - Mike - Researcher - 21 October 2017 - Military file Training and Enlistment Contribute › Military training Branch Trade Proficiency EnlistmentWW1 5 August 1914 AWMM Age 24 AWMM Surveyor/Civilian AWMM WW2 1940-1941 2NZEF Nom. Roll 3, p.238 Farmer/Civilian 2NZEF Nom. Roll 3, p.238 Wellington, New Zealand 2NZEF Nom. Roll 3, p.238 WW2 1941 2NZEF Nom. Roll 4, p.178 Farmer/Civilian 2NZEF Nom. Roll 4, p.178 Wellington, New Zealand 2NZEF Nom. Roll 4, p.178 Occupation before enlistment Age on enlistment Embarkations Contribute › Embarkation detailsWW1 16 Oct 1914-3 December 1914 AWMM from Wellington, New Zealand AWMM to Suez, Egypt AWMM HMNZT 7 AWMM Vessel was Arawa or Limerick AWMM Lieutenant/Military AWMM Wellington Infantry Battalion AWMM WW2 Colonel/Military 2NZEF Nom. Roll 3, p.238 Ship's staff 2NZEF Nom. Roll 3, p.238 Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Third Echelon AWMM 2nd Embarkation AWMM WW2 Colonel/Military 2NZEF Nom. Roll 4, p.178 Ship's staff 2NZEF Nom. Roll 4, p.178 Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force AWMM 3rd Embarkation AWMM Prisoner of war Contribute › Capture details Days interned Liberation date Liberation Repatriation POW liberation details POW serial number Medical history Contribute › Medical notes Last known rank Contribute › Last rankInter War 30 October 1919 AWMM Lieutenant Colonel/Military AWMM Taranaki Infantry Regiment AWMM Biographical information Biographical information Contribute › Promoted to Captain with Wellington Infantry Regiment, 1916Promoted to Lt Colonel, 6 August 1918Commanding Officer (CO) of Taranaki Infantry Regiment, 1925-30Troopship Commandant, 1940CO of Taranaki Infantry Regiment, New Zealand, 1940-42 AWMM Apr 1919, Married Agnes Wreford Maud Lewis at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster, London. Public - Diana - Direct descendant - 2 June 2019 - April 1919 NZ Past Papershttps://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19190714.2.89?query=Agnes%20Wreford%20Maud%20Lewis&snippet=true Read more Death About death Contribute › Death15 May 1969 AWMM Age 79 AWMM Katikati, Western Bay of Plenty AWMM Date of death15 May 1969 Public - Mike - Researcher - 21 October 2017 - Cemetery Records Age at death Place of deathKatikati, Bay of Plenty Public - Mike - Researcher - 21 October 2017 - Cemetery Records Cause of death Death notes Cemetery Cemetery nameKopuatama Cemetery, Stratford Public - Mike - Researcher - 21 October 2017 - Cemetery Records Grave referenceBlock 47, Plot 15 Public - Mike - Researcher - 21 October 2017 - Cemetery Records Obituary Memorial name Memorial reference Memorials Memorial Contribute › Memorial name Roll of Honour Remember Leonard Handforth Jardine by laying a poppy. John Edward Jardine John Robert Jardine Leonard Handforth Jardine Lewis Jardine Norman Stanley Jardine Lay a poppy for 2021 Leave a note Leave a tribute or memory of Leonard Handforth Jardine Leave a note Contribute › Processing Sources Sources Contribute › External linksMilitary Personnel File https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=24060262&digital=yes Further Reference The Official History of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. New Zealand Electronic Text Centre. http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH1-NZRi.html Further Reference DocumentsSecond New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 3 (Embarkations from 1st July, 1940 to 31st March, 1941). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM p.238 AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 4 (Embarkations from 1st April, 1941 to 30 June, 1941). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM p.178 AWMM New Zealand Army Expeditionary Force. (1914-1919). Nominal Rolls of New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Volume I. Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM Includes portrait AWMM Haigh, J., Polaschek, A. (Eds.). (1993). New Zealand and the Distinguished Service Order. Christchurch, N.Z.: Authors. AWMM Information kindly provided by family AWMM Beattie, P.J. & Pomeroy, M. (2013-2020). Onward : portraits of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (vols 1-5). Auckland, New Zealand: Fair Dinkum Publications AWMM Vol. 5: Includes portrait AWMM Contributors Processing Command item Command item Add new record Refresh DateFirst namesLocationRelationshipContact 02 June 2019DianaLondonDirect descendant 21 October 2017MikeMatamataResearcher The development of the Online Cenotaph is an ongoing process; updates, new images and records are added weekly. In some cases, records have yet to be confirmed by Museum staff, and there could be mistakes or omissions in the information provided. 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