Augustus P. Gardner
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Augustus Peabody Gardner (November 5, 1865 – January 14, 1918) was an American military officer and Republican Party politician from Massachusetts. He represented the North Shore region in the Massachusetts Senate and United States House of Representatives in the early 20th century. Through his marriage to Constance Lodge, Gardner was the son-in-law of Henry Cabot Lodge.[citation needed]
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Augustus P. Gardner | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 6th district | |
In office November 4, 1902 – May 15, 1917 | |
Preceded by | William Henry Moody |
Succeeded by | Willfred W. Lufkin |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 3rd Essex District | |
In office January 3, 1900 – December 31, 1901 | |
Preceded by | Charles O. Bailey |
Succeeded by | Harry C. Foster |
Personal details | |
Born | Augustus Peabody Gardner (1865-11-05)November 5, 1865 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died | January 14, 1918(1918-01-14) (aged 52) Camp Wheeler, Macon, Georgia |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Constance Lodge (m. June 15, 1892) |
Children | Constance Gardner |
Alma mater | Harvard College (A.B. 1886) |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1898 1917–1918 |
Rank | Captain and assistant Adjutant General Colonel, Major |
Unit | Adjutant General's Department 31st Division 121st Regiment, United States Infantry |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Battle of Coamo World War I |
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