We have received the following letter – can anyone throw any light as to what deed AW Gardner did to receive a silver tankard?
I am researching some family history and thought you might be able to help.
My grandfather, Abram William Gardner, and his wife Ellen lived at Hillcrest in Toot Hill/Greensted. They are buried, with one of their daughters Gertrude, at Greensted Church. Abram bought a plot of land for Hillcrest in 1928 and built a wooden 'clapboard' bungalow which they moved into permanently after he retired. This has now been replaced. Abram died in 1949 and the house was sold in 1958 when Ellen went into a home.
My query relates to a silver tankard which has been passed down to me. It has the following engraving:
AW Gardner
1939-145 war
From the grateful villagers of Toot Hill Essex
Kind regards Kate Mellor
Can anyone throw some light be on Mr Gardner. We believe that he was not a policemen or special constable? Possibly an ARP?