| Regimental number | 1664 |
| Place of birth | Clyde Bank, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.9 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Gordon, South Kulin via Wickepin, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1544 Corporal Charles George GORDON, 11th Bn, returned to Australia, 26 November 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Bremen', 4 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 14 September 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GORDON Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
