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Arthur Colin GORDON

Regimental number2575
Place of birthArdrossan, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSurveyor's cadet
AddressArdrossan, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.8
Height5' 7.5"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Matilda F. Gordon, Ardrossan, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 January 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on 23 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Signal Squadron
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: 1st Signal Squadron
Promotion date: 15 June 1918

Lieutenant


Unit: 1st Signal Squadron
Promotion date: 16 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Discharge date4 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia from Port Said on board HT 'Hungaria', 13 May 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Adelaide, 4 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 May 1981
Age at death85
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, GORDON Arthur Colin

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