| Regimental number | 1130 |
| Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Yardsman |
| Address | 67 Leicester Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 114 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A E Gordon, 67 Leicester Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Seymour, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | V.C. Corner (Panel No 1), Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 115 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 10 November 1915; disembarked Suez, 7 December 1915. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 16 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 23 June 1916. Reported missing, 19-20 July 1916. Note on file: 'Identification Disc received from Germany. No particulars afforded except that the soldier is deceased. To be reported as KILLED IN ACTION. FRANCE 19.7.16.' Handwritten note on Form B103: 'Believed buried in the vicinity of Fleurbaix Sh 36.' Note on Red Cross File No 1190208: 'The above name appeared on German death list dated 4-11-16.' Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GORDON James
Red Cross file 1190208 |
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