Bernard Gordon (soldier)

Bernard Gordon
Lance Corporal Bernard Gordon, c. 1919
Born	(1891-08-16)16 August 1891 Launceston, Tasmania
Died	19 October 1963(1963-10-19) (aged 72) Torquay, Queensland
Allegiance	Australia
Service / branch	Australian Imperial Force
Years of service	1915–1919
Rank	Lance Corporal
Battles / wars	First World War Western Front Battle of Hamel Battle of Amiens Battle of Mont St Quentin
Awards	Victoria Cross Military Medal

Bernard Sidney Gordon, VC, MM (16 August 1891 – 19 October 1963) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross during the First World War, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.