William Eagleson Gordon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Eagleson Gordon

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 04-May-1866

Place of Birth: Bridge of Allan, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 10-Mar-1941

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Lieutenant Colonel William Eagleson Gordon, VC, CBE (4 May 1866 – 10 March 1941) was a Scottish British Army officer and 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.
He is the older brother of Archibald Alexander Gordon, who received the Legion of Honour and Order of Leopold.