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Eric Stanley GORDON

Regimental number2633
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address13 Marshall Street, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Gordon, 13 Marshall Street, Manly, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date1 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll19th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Work near Villers-Bretonneux on 8 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 23 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'During operations east of Villers Bretonneux, on 9th August 1918, he, with eleven men rushed a strong enemy machine gun post, capturing twenty seven prisoners and four machine guns, besides killing twelve of the enemy. His fine courage and initiative greatly inspired his men. On 11th August near Namerville, he again showed fearless leadership, mopping up an enemy position, and capturing thirty three prisoners, one machine gun, one trench mortar, and valuable signalling apparatus.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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