Robert J. Gardner

BornSeptember 28, 1837
Livingston, New York

DiedSeptember 23, 1902
Iosco, Michigan

Buried

Wright Cemetery, Iosco, Michigan

Allegiance United States of America

Robert J. Gardner
Born	September 28, 1837 Livingston, New York
Died	September 23, 1902 Iosco, Michigan
Buried	Wright Cemetery, Iosco, Michigan
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	First Sergeant
Unit	Company K, 34th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	American Civil War  • Third Battle of Petersburg
Awards	Medal of Honor

Robert J. Gardner (September 28, 1837 – September 23, 1902) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gardner received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.^[1] Gardner's medal was won for being among the first to enter Fort Gregg during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on April 2, 1865.^[1] He was honored with the award on May 12, 1865.^[2]

Gardner joined the Army from Egremont, Massachusetts in July 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.^[3] He was buried in Parkers Corners, Michigan.^[1]