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Born | December 11, 1892 |
Died | March 3, 1940 | (aged 47)
Place of birth | Montreal, Québec |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Years of service | – 1924 |
Rank | Air Vice-Marshal |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Air Vice-Marshal James Lindsay Gordon DFC (11 December 1892 - 3 March 1940) was a leading figure in the pre-World War II Royal Canadian Air Force and a pilot in the Royal Naval Air Service during World War I.
Career[]
James Lindsay Gordon was born on 11 December 1892 in Montreal, Québec[1] the son of Edward Percy Gordon and his wife Helen Lindsay. The young Gordon was educated at Montreal High School and McGill University.[2]
In 1918, while a member of Royal Air Force, Gordon was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. His citation was as follows:[3]
A pilot of great experience, initiative and skill. Has led formations over the seas and attacked with success enemy aircraft in their own area. Capt. Gordon has been instrumental in saving life in disabled seaplanes on several occasions, and whenever any arduous duty has to be done, he is always to the fore to carry it out.
From 1922 to 1924 Gordon was the first Director of the Royal Canadian Air Force.[4]
Notes[]
- ↑ Veterans
- ↑ Lindsay Gordon
- ↑ "No. 30913". 20 September 1918. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30913/supplement/
- ↑ The Canadian Almanac and Miscellaneous Directory. Toronto: Copp Clark Company. 1924. p. 318.
External links[]
- Hall of Valour - Temple Du Courage - James Lindsay Gordon
- Canada at War - Air Vice Marshal James Lindsay Gordon
The original article can be found at Lindsay Gordon and the edit history here.
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