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Lindsay Gordon
Born (1892-12-11)December 11, 1892
Died March 3, 1940(1940-03-03) (aged 47)
Place of birth Montreal, Québec
Allegiance Canadian Red Ensign 1921-1957 Canada
Service/branch Canada 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[]

  1. Veterans
  2. Lindsay Gordon
  3. "No. 30913". 20 September 1918. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30913/supplement/ 
  4. The Canadian Almanac and Miscellaneous Directory. Toronto: Copp Clark Company. 1924. p. 318. 

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Military offices
Preceded by
J S Scott
As Officer Commanding the CAF
Director of the Canadian Air Force
1922 – 1924
Succeeded by
W G Barker
As Director of the RCAF
Preceded by
A A L Cuffe
As Director of the RCAF
Senior Air Officer (RCAF)
1932 – 1933
Succeeded by
G O Johnson
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