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Colonel Stanley Gardener
Lieutenant Colonel Stanely Gardener - A Canadian colonel who enlisted in 1914 and died in September 1918. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 7188413
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Colonel Gardener Lieutenant Stanley
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of Lieutenant Colonel Stanley Gardener, a brave Canadian soldier who enlisted in 1914 and made the ultimate sacrifice in September 1918, is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with a vibrant, high-definition image that is beautifully transferred onto a thick, durable canvas. The wrap-around design creates a stunning, three-dimensional effect that adds depth and texture to your wall art. With a wide color gamut and sharp details, our Canvas Prints are sure to become the centerpiece of any room. Order yours today and start your collection of historical masterpieces."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Colonel Stanley Gardener, VC: A Brave Canadian Hero of the Great War". This evocative photograph captures the determined and resolute visage of Colonel Stanley Gardener, VC (Victoria Cross), a distinguished Canadian military leader who enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1914 and tragically lost his life in September 1918. Born on March 23, 1888, in Ontario, Canada, Gardener joined the 13th Battalion of the Royal Rifles of Canada as a lieutenant. His exceptional leadership skills and unwavering courage were quickly recognized, and he was soon promoted to the rank of major. In 1915, he was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valor in the British military, for his heroic actions during the Second Battle of Ypres. In the photograph, Gardener, now a colonel, wears the insignia of his rank proudly on his chest. His piercing gaze and stern expression convey a sense of unwavering resolve and unyielding determination. The background of the photograph is blurred, drawing the viewer's focus to the man at the forefront, a testament to his indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to his troops. Gardener's leadership continued to be instrumental in the Canadian Corps' successes throughout the war. However, on September 27, 1918, during the Battle of Canal du Nord, he was mortally wounded by a sniper's bullet. Despite his grave injury, he refused to be evacuated, insisting that he would rather die with his men than abandon them. Gardener's sacrifice was not in vain, as the Canadian Corps went on to capture the Canal du Nord and Bourlon Wood, marking a significant turning point in the war. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and selflessness of Colonel Stanley Gardener, VC, and the countless other heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Great War.
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