| Service number | 1130 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1900-12-10 |
| Birth Place | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Death Date | 1916-07-19 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 29th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private James Gordon
Description
Private John Gordon (1130, 29th Battalion) was born in Collingwood, Victoria, on 19 September 1900. He enlisted in July 1915 under the name of James Gordon giving his occupation as yardman. John’s father gave his consent for enlistment writing “I hope that you will do the best you can for him”. John disembarked in France in June 1916 and only one month later he was reported missing, after the battle of Fromelles, 19/20 July 1916. John’s name appeared on a German death listed dated 4 November 1916. His identification disc was received from Germany in March 1917 with no information other than that the soldier was deceased. John was officially listed as killed in action in France on 19 July 1916 and is commemorated on the VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, France. He was 15 years 10 months. John’s brother, William Lewis Gordon, tried to enlist in March 1915 but was discharged because of his age.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 29th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 29th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 29th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 10 December 1900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 26 July 1915 | |
| Date of embarkation | 10 November 1915 | |
| Date of death | 19 July 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 19 July 1916 |