Bertie Charles Gardner
Bertie Charles Gardner | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Bristol, England |
| Died | December 15, 1972 (aged 88) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, university chancellor |
| Years active | 1906–1957 |
| Known for | President of Bank of Montreal; Chancellor of McGill University |
Major Bertie Charles Gardner (31 May 1884 – 15 December 1972) was a banker of British-Canadian heritage who served as Chancellor of McGill University.
Biography
Originally from Bristol, Gardner began his career at the Bank of Montreal in 1906. In 1915, he received a commission as an officer with the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada, having previously spent two years with the Dorset Regiment. During World War I, he was wounded on two occasions, including at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette and during a German raid near Lens, France. His injuries were severe enough to require surgical intervention, and in 1917 he was honored with the Military Cross.
Gardner climbed the ranks at the Bank of Montreal, ultimately becoming its President in 1948. From 1949 until 1955, he held the honorary position of Lieutenant-Colonel with The Canadian Grenadier Guards. His involvement in higher education included serving as Chancellor of McGill University from 1952 to 1957. Prior to that, he was a Governor from 1948 to 1958 and subsequently held the title of Emeritus Governor.
He died in Montreal in 1972 at the Royal Victoria Hospital.