Lindsay Gordon
Lindsay Gordon | |
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| Born | 11 December 1892 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | 3 March 1940 (aged 47) |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service/ |  Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | – 1924 |
| Rank | Air Vice-Marshal |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Air Vice-Marshal James Lindsay Gordon DFC (11 December 1892 – 3 March 1940) was a leading figure in the pre-World War II Royal Canadian Air Force and a pilot in the Royal Naval Air Service during World War I.
Career[]
James Lindsay Gordon was born on 11 December 1892 in Montreal, Quebec[1] the son of Edward Percy Gordon and his wife Helen Lindsay. The young Gordon was educated at Montreal High School and McGill University.[2]
In 1918, while a member of the Royal Air Force, Gordon was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. His citation was as follows:[3]
A pilot of great experience, initiative and skill. Has led formations over the seas and attacked with success enemy aircraft in their own area. Capt. Gordon has been instrumental in saving life in disabled seaplanes on several occasions, and whenever any arduous duty has to be done, he is always to the fore to carry it out.
From 1922 to 1924 Gordon was the first Director of the Royal Canadian Air Force.[4] Promoted to air vice-marshal in 1938, Gordon continued to serve until poor health forced him to retire in January 1940. Gordon died only a few weeks later in March of that year.
Notes[]
- ^ Veterans
- ^ Lindsay Gordon
- ^ "No. 30913". The London Gazette (7th supplement). 20 September 1918. p. 11251.
- ^ The Canadian Almanac and Miscellaneous Directory. Toronto: Copp Clark Company. 1924. p. 318.
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- People from Montreal
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- Royal Air Force officers
- Royal Naval Air Service personnel of World War I
- Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
- Royal Naval Air Service aviators
- McGill University alumni