| Regimental number | 1216 |
| Place of birth | Annalong, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander Gordon, Annalong, County Down, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | 28 March 1915 |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 26 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 July 1919 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GORDON John |