Robert J. Gardner
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: May 12, 1865
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Robert J. Gardner, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, while serving with Company K, 34th Massachusetts Infantry, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. Sergeant Gardiner was among the first to enter Fort Gregg, clearing his way by using his musket on the heads of the enemy.
