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Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
George Gordon
Source:6168764
1884
1886
sibling
James M Gordon
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1886
1888
1890
sibling
Andrew W Gordon
Source:6168764
1890
1891
sibling
Christina Gordon
Source:6168764
1891
1891
location
29 North Street, St. Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6168766
1891
1901
location
Mary Cottage, St. Andrews, Fife
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6168764
1901
1915
marriage
Nora Martin
Source:6168786
29th January 1915
1915
location
Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
their own address
Source:6168786
29th January 1915
1915
employment
Miner
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6168753
7th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Vernon, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6168753
7th August 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
628199
Canadian Infantry
47th Battalion
Source:6168753
7th August 1915
1915
location
Box 1131, Nanaimo, British Columbia
Canada
other group residence address
Source:6168753
7th August 1915
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5038654
9th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
628199
Canadian Infantry Battalion
16th Infantry Battalion
Source:5038654
9th July 1917
service
British Army
Field Artillery
Volunteers
Source:6168753
service
Other Empire Force
Seaforth Highlanders
72nd Battalion
Source:6168753
service
Other Empire Force
11th Irish Fusiliers of Canada
Militia
Source:6168753
1957
death
Not War Related
Source:6167822
16th May 1957
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 North Street, St. Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Box 1131, Nanaimo, British Columbia | Canada | other group residence address | known 7th August 1915 | |
| Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia | Canada | their own address | known 29th January 1915 | |
| Mary Cottage, St. Andrews, Fife | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 628199 | Canadian Infantry Battalion | 16th Infantry Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | Field Artillery | Volunteers | |||
| Other Empire Force | Seaforth Highlanders | 72nd Battalion | |||
| Other Empire Force | 11th Irish Fusiliers of Canada | Militia | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 628199 | Canadian Infantry | 47th Battalion |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Gordon | mother | ||
| William Gordon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Gordon | brother | 1884 | |
| James M Gordon | brother | 1886 | |
| Andrew W Gordon | brother | 1890 | |
| Christina Gordon | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Martin | wife | 29th January 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-07 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-19 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage to Nora Martin in January 1915 | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Ross Gordon | Fife3190 |
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