Jim Gordon (Australian soldier), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jim Gordon (Australian soldier)

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 07-Mar-1909

Place of Birth: Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia

Date of Death: 24-Jul-1986

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

James Hannah Gordon, VC (7 March 1909 – 24 July 1986) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Gordon was one of 20 Australians to receive the award for their actions during World War II, receiving it for deeds he performed while fighting against the Vichy French during the Syria-Lebanon campaign.
He later served against the Japanese in the New Guinea campaign and after the war became a regular Army soldier, serving until 1968.
He died in 1986, at the age of 77.