William James Gordon | |
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Born | Jamaica, British West Indies | 19 May 1864
Died | 15 August 1922 Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies | (aged 58)
Buried | Up Park Camp Military Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | West India Regiment |
Battles / wars | Second Gambia Campaign |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
William James Gordon, VC (19 May 1864 – 15 August 1922) was a West Indian soldier in the British Army and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.