| Regimental number | 399 |
| Place of birth | Ararat Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mount Cole via Ararat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Gordon, Mount Cole via Ararat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and grand initiative during the attacks of 9th August 1918 and 11th August 1918 at LIHONS after his platoon Officer and Sergeant had become casualties, No. 300 Corporal J.S. GORDON took complete charge of the platoon, reorganised it during the advance and led his men with marked skill and bravery to the objective. Again on the 11th his platoon Sergeant became an early casualty and he led his platoon with the same judgment and personal disregard of danger. During the counter attack his rapid initiative and personal example was directly responsible for beating off the attack from his portion of the trench and his gallant example inspired his men with a similar courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
